How to Make Gluten-Free Vegan Stock for the Slow Cooker - A Step-by-Step Guide

Stock is the base of many recipes and can really enhance the flavor of a dish. For those following a gluten-free and vegan diet, finding a good stock can be challenging. Many store-bought versions contain gluten or animal products, making it difficult to find a suitable option.

That's where this recipe for Gluten-Free Vegan Stock for the Slow Cooker comes in. Not only is it an easy and convenient way to make your own stock at home, but it's also packed with flavor and entirely plant-b...

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 stalks celery, cut into 4-inch pieces
  • 2 carrots, cut into large chunks
  • 1 potato, cut into large chunks
  • 1 onion, cut into 8 wedges
  • 2 large outer leaves romaine lettuce
  • ½ cup gluten-free beer
  • 2 shallots, halved
  • 1 fennel bulb, outer layers only
  • ½ green bell pepper
  • ⅛ apple
  • ¼ bunch flat-leaf parsley
  • 10 whole black peppercorns
  • 1 wedge lemon
  • 1 (1 inch) piece ginger
  • 2 tablespoons tamari (gluten-free soy sauce)
  • 1 tablespoon vegan Worcestershire sauce (Optional)
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 8 cups water

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 8 hrs
  • Total Time: 8 hrs 25 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Coat the bottom of a slow cooker crock with olive oil. Put celery, carrots, potato, onion, lettuce, beer, shallots, fennel, bell pepper, apple, parsley, peppercorns, lemon, ginger, tamari, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, and bay leaf into the slow cooker crock. Pour water over the ingredients.
  • Cook on Low for 8 to 10 hours, or on High for 4 hours.
  • Remove and discard all solid chunks from the liquid using a slotted spoon.
  • Line a colander with cheesecloth and set over a large pot; strain broth through the cheesecloth.
  • Nutrition

    110 cal.

    • Total Fat: 4g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Sodium: 330mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 17g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 25mg
    • Calcium: 66mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 515mg