Vegetarian Osso Bucco

By FoodPornDirector

This is a vegetarian take on osso bucco. Usually paired with risotto, this dish goes well with the asparagus-mushroom orzo.

It was also the first place winning recipe for 2008 Vegetarian Times.

Ingredients

• 2 Tablespoon olive oil
• 2 Tablespoon unsalted butter
• 1 Cup diced celery
• 1 Cup diced carrots
• 1 Cup diced onion
• 3 Whole bay leaves
• 1 Tablespoon Thyme
• 1 Tablespoon Oregano
• 1 Tablespoon Parsley
• 4 Clove garlic (minced)
• 1 15 oz can diced tomatoes
• 1 6 oz can tomato paste
• 1 13 0z package soy based meat substitute
• 2 cups low sodium vegetable broth
• 1 Cup wine (red or white)
• 1 Teaspoon grated lemon zest

Details

Servings 6

Preparation

Step 1

1. Heat olive oil and butter in a large pot over medium heat

2. Add celery, carrots, onion, bay leaves, thyme, oregano, parsley, and cook 10-15 min until vegetables are tender

3. Add garlic and saute 2-3 minutes

4. Stir in tomatoes and tomato paste and cook 5 min

5. Add meat subst., broth, wine, and lemon zest

6. Season with salt and pepper

Variations: For meat substitute - veg ground beef cut into 1/2 in thick rounds.

Used chardonnay for wine

For veg broth used veg glace