How do I prepare a vegetarian coq au vin?

Explore the veggie side of French cuisine with our vegetarian twist on Coq au Vin. A hearty dish that will make you forget about chicken!

You'll need

Items needed to answer the question, How do I prepare a vegetarian Coq au Vin. Items include: Onions Carrots Garlic Mushrooms Pearl Onions Tomato Paste Thyme Bay Leaves Vegetable Broth Red Wine Flour Water

Onions 2 medium onions, chopped
Carrots 2 medium carrots, sliced
Garlic 4 cloves, minced
Mushrooms 8 ounces, sliced
Pearl Onions 1 cup, frozen or fresh, peeled
Tomato Paste 2 tablespoons
Thyme 1 teaspoon, dried
Bay Leaves 2 leaves
Vegetable Broth 2 cups
Red Wine 1 cup
Flour 2 tablespoons
Water 2 tablespoons

Take note
WARNING: Eating this vegetarian Coq au Vin may cause an uncontrollable desire to shout "Viva la France!" and do a little victory dance. Proceed with caution.

1

Gather Your Ingredients

Before you dive into the magic of vegetarian Coq au Vin, make sure you have all the necessary ingredients on hand. You'll need:

2

Start the Flavor Party

First, grab a large, heavy-bottomed pot and heat some olive oil over medium-high heat. Throw in the onions, carrots, and garlic, and sauté them until they start to soften and become fragrant, about 5 minutes.

3

Add the Stars of the Show

Now it's time for the stars of the show: mushrooms and pearl onions. Throw them into the pot with the veggies and cook for another 5 minutes, or until they start to brown a bit.

4

Turn Up the Flavor

In goes the tomato paste, thyme, and bay leaves. Stir everything together and let it cook for a minute or two to really develop those flavors.

5

Bring on the Beef... Broth

To give your vegetarian Coq au Vin that rich, flavorful base, add the vegetable broth and red wine to the pot. Give it a good stir, then let it come to a gentle simmer.

6

Simmer and Dream of France

Cover the pot and let your vegetarian Coq au Vin simmer away for about 30 minutes. This gives all the flavors a chance to mingle and dance together in delicious harmony.

7

Finish with Flour Power

In a small bowl, mix together some flour and water until smooth. This will be your secret weapon for thickening the sauce. Stir it into the pot and let the sauce simmer for another 5 minutes to reach the perfect consistency.

8

Savor Every Bite

Congratulations, chef! Your vegetarian Coq au Vin is ready to be devoured. Serve it hot with a side of crusty bread or fluffy mashed potatoes. Prepare to be blown away by the incredible flavors!