One-Pot Persian Beef & Apricot Stew with Toasted Almonds (20-Minute Recipe)

Enjoy a vegetarian twist on Persian beef stew using plant-based beef, sweet apricots, and fragrant spices, all air-fried for a quick, one-pot meal. Finished with toasted almonds, this hearty dish offers bold flavors in just 20 minutes.

⏱️ 20 minutes
👥 4 servings
🔥 340 calories
One-Pot Persian Beef & Apricot Stew with Toasted Almonds (20-Minute Recipe)
Ingredients
  • 12 oz plant-based beef strips
  • 0.5 cup dried apricots, chopped
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 1 large carrot, sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 cup vegetable broth
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 0.25 cup slivered almonds
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
  • 0.75 tsp kosher salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
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Instructions

1

Preheat the air-fryer to 370°F. Toss plant-based beef strips with 1 tablespoon olive oil, cumin, cinnamon, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.

⏱️ 3 minutes 🌡️ 370°F
2

Add seasoned plant-based beef, onion, carrot, garlic, and apricots to an air-fryer-safe baking dish. Pour in vegetable broth and drizzle with remaining olive oil.

⏱️ 1 minute
3

Air-fry the mixture at 370°F, stirring once halfway, until veggies are tender and stew is fragrant.

⏱️ 12 minutes 🌡️ 370°F
4

Meanwhile, place slivered almonds in a small air-fryer-safe tray and toast at 300°F until golden.

⏱️ 3 minutes 🌡️ 300°F
5

Serve stew hot, garnished with toasted almonds and fresh parsley.

⏱️ 1 minute
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Nutrition Information

340
Calories
22g
Protein
28g
Carbs
14g
Fat

Per serving. Values are approximate and may vary.

Frequently Asked Questions

For a vegetarian version, use plant-based beef; however, real beef can be substituted if not adhering to a vegetarian diet, but adjust cook time as needed.

Use any oven-safe or air-fryer-safe baking dish that fits your air-fryer basket and allows enough room for stirring.

Yes, you can prepare the stew in advance and store it in the fridge. Reheat just before serving and add the toasted almonds and parsley for freshness.

The recipe is naturally gluten-free, but always check your plant-based beef and broth ingredients for hidden gluten.

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