Rustic Vegan Irish Stew With Orange Gremolata

Vegan Irish Stew is hearty, healthy, and delicious. It’s layered with complex flavors, from caramelized shallot to nutty chickpeas to earthy root vegetables.

• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 large shallots, thinly sliced
• 2 leeks, thinly sliced (white and light green parts only)
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 3/4 cup dry white wine
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 large carrots, peeled and roughly diced
• 1 large turnip, peeled and roughly diced
• 1 large rutabaga, peeled and roughly diced
• 2 large parsnips, peeled and roughly diced
• 4 celery hearts, roughly chopped
• 1 1/2 pounds mini red potatoes, quartered (skin on)
• 3 ounces tomato paste
• 6 cups high-quality vegetable broth
• 1 can chickpeas, drained
• 1/2 teaspoon ground marjoram
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
• Sea salt and pepper, to taste

• 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
• 1 garlic clove, finely minced
• Finely grated zest of one medium orange
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Pinch of sea salt