White Miso Chicken and Root Vegetable Stew
A comforting, slow-simmered stew packed with tender chicken, sweet root vegetables, and wilted spinach in a umami-rich miso ginger broth.
Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total
45 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Gianna + Lila
Gianna created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
Perimenopause symptoms and relief · Office on Women’s HealthDigestive comfort
A portion that works for you
Fiber and plants can support digestion, but more is not always better overnight. Start with a comfortable portion and build gradually.
Notice: comfort + portion
Steadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
Comfortably satisfied
Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
Notice: energy + fullness later
Setup
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Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total
45 min
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Equipment
Oven · Whisk · Mixing bowl
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For meal prep, make a full batch; the savory broth flavors deepen even more overnight in the fridge.
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Instructions
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Next: Heat extra virgin olive oil in a…
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Heat extra virgin olive oil in a…
Heat extra virgin olive oil in a large Dutch oven or heavy pot over medium heat, around 350°F (175°C).
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Add diced chicken thigh and sear for…
Add diced chicken thigh and sear for 5 to 7 minutes until lightly browned on all sides. Remove the chicken and place it on a plate.
Look for: lightly browned on all sides
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Lower heat to medium-low
Lower heat to medium-low. Add sliced carrot, parsnip, and minced garlic to the pot. Sauté for 5 minutes until vegetables begin to soften.
Look for: vegetables begin to soften
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Stir in grated ginger and cook for…
Stir in grated ginger and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Look for: fragrant
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Pour in low sodium chicken broth
Pour in low sodium chicken broth, scraping any browned bits from the bottom of the pot. Return chicken to the pot.
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Bring liquid to a simmer
Bring liquid to a simmer, lower heat, cover, and let gently bubble for 20 minutes until the chicken and root vegetables are fork-tender.
Look for: the chicken and root vegetables are fork-tender
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Whisk white miso paste with 2 tablespoons…
Whisk white miso paste with 2 tablespoons of warm broth in a small bowl until completely smooth to avoid clumping, then stir the mixture into the stew.
Look for: completely smooth to avoid clumping, then stir the mixture into the stew
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Stir in baby spinach and let it…
Stir in baby spinach and let it cook for 1 to 2 minutes until wilted.
Look for: wilted
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Remove from heat
Remove from heat, ladle into a warm bowl, and serve immediately. Store remaining portions in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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