Description
A delicious and comforting vegan Lentil Mushroom Stroganoff recipe that’s creamy, flavorful, and perfect for a cozy dinner. This dish combines earthy mushrooms, hearty lentils, and a rich, creamy sauce served over your favorite pasta. It’s a satisfying plant-based meal that’s easy to make and sure to become a favorite in your rotation.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion (diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 8 ounces cremini or button mushrooms (sliced)
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 cup cooked green or brown lentils
- 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup unsweetened plant-based milk or cream (such as cashew or oat)
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 8 ounces egg noodles or pasta of choice (cooked)
Garnish:
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil and sauté aromatics: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté diced onion until softened, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Cook mushrooms: Add sliced mushrooms to the skillet and cook until browned and tender, about 8–10 minutes.
- Season and add sauce ingredients: Stir in thyme, smoked paprika, black pepper, and salt. Mix in soy sauce and tomato paste. Add cooked lentils and vegetable broth, stirring to combine.
- Thicken the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together plant-based milk and cornstarch. Pour the mixture into the skillet and simmer for 5–7 minutes until the sauce thickens and becomes creamy.
- Adjust and serve: Adjust seasoning to taste. Serve the stroganoff over cooked noodles and garnish with chopped parsley.
Notes
- For a gluten-free version, use tamari instead of soy sauce and gluten-free pasta.
- You can substitute Greek yogurt or sour cream for the plant milk if not vegan.
- Brown or green lentils work best for texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 540 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 55 g
- Fiber: 9 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
