Recipe: “Marilyn Kaufman's Vegan Cholent” by Rabbi Hillel Lavery-Yisraëli

Marilyn Kaufman's Vegan Cholent
Pareve ✡ Chametz

Submitted 04/15/26 by:

“Marilyn Kaufman”

(As was served at Rabbi Hillel's installation)
Marilyn writes:
“Cholent is an Ashkenazi Shabbat staple. Its low and slow cooking method means that this stew can be assembled before Shabbat begins on Friday and eaten hot for lunch on Saturday, without breaking cooking prohibitions on Shabbat.
“Cholent is traditionally made with tough, fatty cuts of beef like flanken, shin or spareribs, which become tender as they are slow cooked. Potatoes, grains and beans are added for a hearty, one-pot Shabbat-worthy dish.
“My grandmother made cholent during the cold Canadian winter months, and it was a family favorite. Unlike hers, my version is vegan, made with a trio of beans and chewy barley.”
Vegan Shabbat Pareve / Dairy Free Main Courses

Ingredients:

Amount	Ingredient
2 tbsp	extra virgin olive oil
1 large	onion, chopped
2 medium	carrots, peeled and sliced
3 cloves	garlic, chopped
1 medium	potato, peeled and diced
2 tbsp	sweet paprika
1/3 cup	barley
1 can (28 oz)	diced tomatoes
1 cup	vegetable broth
1	bay leaf
1 tbsp	soy sauce
1 cup	canned red beans
1 cup	canned white beans
1 cup	canned chickpeas
1/4 cup	parsley, chopped
	salt & pepper, to taste

Instructions:

In a large Dutch oven or pot, heat the oil over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, garlic and potato. Cook 6-8 minutes or until the onions begin to soften.
Add paprika, stirring to combine. Cook for an additional 2 minutes.
Add the barley, tomatoes, broth, bay leaf and soy sauce. Bring to a boil, cover and reduce to simmer for 45 minutes, or until the barley is fully cooked. Keep an eye on the water level, adding 1/2 cup of broth as needed.
Add the beans and chickpeas, stirring to combine. Simmer for an additional 30 minutes.

Serving instructions and additional notes:

“Follow the method below for a faster result, or simply add all the ingredients to your slow cooker and cook on low overnight, if you prefer. It's sure to keep you warm and cozy.
“Serve with fresh parsley.”

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