{"id":42344,"date":"2024-10-30T13:39:19","date_gmt":"2024-10-30T13:39:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.boredmom.com\/?p=42344"},"modified":"2024-10-31T15:54:45","modified_gmt":"2024-10-31T15:54:45","slug":"a-healthier-halloween-spooky-stew-recipe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stage.boredmom.com\/?p=42344","title":{"rendered":"A Healthier Halloween: Spooky Stew Recipe"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Tired of the same old Halloween treats? This year, elevate your spooky feast with a hearty and healthy Vegetarian Spooky Stew. It’s a fun and frightful dish that’s perfect for the whole family.<\/p>\n

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What Makes It Spooky?<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  • Eyeball Mushrooms:<\/strong> Simple knife work transforms button mushrooms into eerie eyeballs.<\/li>\n
  • Ghostly Potatoes:<\/strong> Mashed potatoes, piped into ghostly shapes, add a touch of whimsy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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    Ingredients:<\/strong><\/p>\n

    For the Stew:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    • 1 bag vegan crumbles<\/li>\n
    • 16 oz can crushed tomatoes<\/li>\n
    • 2-3 cups broth or water<\/li>\n
    • 1 bag peas<\/li>\n
    • 8-10 baby bella mushrooms (trim stems short, poke eyes with a straw, and cut a skeletal mouth)<\/li>\n
    • 2 small white potatoes<\/li>\n
    • 1\/2 onion, chopped<\/li>\n
    • 1 cup celery, chopped<\/li>\n
    • 2 garlic cloves (or 1 tbsp garlic powder)<\/li>\n
    • 1 tsp oregano<\/li>\n
    • 2 carrots, peeled and chopped<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      For the Ghostly Potatoes:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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      • 2 large russet potatoes, peeled and boiled<\/li>\n
      • 2 tbsp butter or olive oil for the vegan version<\/li>\n
      • 1 cup milk or milk substitute for the vegan version<\/li>\n
      • Salt and pepper<\/li>\n
      • Sliced green chives for eyes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Instructions:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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        1. Prep the Stew:<\/strong> Saut\u00e9 onion and celery in olive oil. Add remaining stew ingredients and simmer for 20-30 minutes, or until vegetables are tender.<\/li>\n
        2. Create the Ghosts:<\/strong> Mash potatoes with butter, milk, salt, and pepper. Pipe into ghost shapes onto a serving platter. Add chives for eyes.<\/li>\n
        3. Assemble the Spooky Scene:<\/strong> Arrange the stew and ghostly potatoes on a platter. Place the eyeball mushrooms strategically for maximum spookiness.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          Serve and Enjoy!<\/strong><\/p>\n

          This Vegetarian Spooky Stew is a delicious and creative way to celebrate Halloween. It’s a dish that’s both spooky and satisfying.<\/p>\n

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