Bad news, everyone: the polar vortex is coming back. With much of the country preparing for another round of frigid weather, now is as good a time as ever to stock up on recipes for hot, hearty stews. We've already rounded up some of our favorites, but we want our vegetarian and vegan readers to stay warm, too. Check out eight of our favorite meatless stews below.
8 Vegetarian Stews We Love
By
Rabi Abonour![Rabi Abonour is a contributing writer at Serious Eats.]()
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Rabi Abonour is a planner specializing in transportation, but has also been a photojournalist, writer, and editor for several online and print publications.
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Updated August 10, 2018
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The combination of chilies used in our basic recipe is versatile. Here, it's paired with sweet potatoes and hominy.
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