Name: Simple Lentil Mushroom Stroganoff
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 small yellow onion diced; 3 garlic cloves minced; 16 ounces cremini mushrooms sliced; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari; 1 tablespoon flour or cornstarch; 1 cup cooked green or brown lentils; 1 1/4 cups vegetable broth; 1/2 cup unsweetened plant-based milk; 2 tablespoons vegan sour cream or cashew cream; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped

Description

This Simple Lentil Mushroom Stroganoff is creamy, savory, and packed with hearty lentils and tender mushrooms in a rich dairy-free sauce. It’s a cozy plant-based comfort meal that comes together in one pan and pairs perfectly with pasta, mashed potatoes, or rice. A nourishing and satisfying dinner that feels indulgent while staying wholesome.

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 small yellow onion diced

3 garlic cloves minced

16 ounces cremini mushrooms sliced

1 teaspoon dried thyme

1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika

1 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari

1 tablespoon flour or cornstarch

1 cup cooked green or brown lentils

1 1/4 cups vegetable broth

1/2 cup unsweetened plant-based milk

2 tablespoons vegan sour cream or cashew cream

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped

Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook for about 5 minutes until softened. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds.

2. Add sliced mushrooms and cook for 8 to 10 minutes until browned and tender, allowing moisture to evaporate.

3. Stir in thyme, smoked paprika, and soy sauce. Sprinkle flour over the mixture and cook for 1 to 2 minutes while stirring.

4. Slowly pour in vegetable broth while stirring continuously. Add plant-based milk and bring to a gentle simmer.

5. Stir in cooked lentils and vegan sour cream. Simmer for 5 to 7 minutes until the sauce thickens.

6. Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm over pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes.

Notes

Use green or brown lentils for best texture, as red lentils become too soft.

For gluten-free preparation, use cornstarch instead of flour and tamari instead of soy sauce.

If the sauce thickens too much when reheating, add a splash of broth or plant-based milk to loosen it.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 320
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 540mg
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Unsaturated Fat: 7g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 44g
Fiber: 12g
Protein: 15g
Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: lentil stroganoff, vegan stroganoff, mushroom stroganoff, plant based dinner