Water vs Vegetable Broth
A side-by-side guide to substituting Vegetable Broth for Water (or vice versa).
Vegetable Broth works as a 1:1 swap for Water in most recipes.
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Vegetable Broth
Conversion: 1:1 substitution (use the same amount)
Tags: commonvegandairy-freegluten-free
Notes: Vegetable broth adds flavor and body to dishes where water would be used. Use 1:1 replacement, though the dish will be noticeably more flavorful.
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Vegetable broth adds flavor and body to dishes where water would be used. Use 1:1 replacement, though the dish will be noticeably more flavorful. The conversion is 1:1 substitution (use the same amount).
Common questions
Yes — Vegetable broth adds flavor and body to dishes where water would be used. Use 1:1 replacement, though the dish will be noticeably more flavorful. Ratio: 1:1 substitution (use the same amount).
1:1 substitution (use the same amount). For other quantities, use the SubSwap calculator.
They are similar in most uses, but Vegetable broth adds flavor and body to dishes where water would be used..
Vegetable Broth is one of the options SubSwap lists for Water. The 'best' choice depends on your recipe — see the full list of Water substitutes.
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