Description
Cozy lentil mushroom stroganoff is a hearty, plant-based comfort dish made with tender mushrooms, nutritious lentils, and a creamy, umami-packed sauce. It’s perfect served over noodles, rice, or mashed potatoes for a wholesome, satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 12 oz mushrooms, sliced (any variety)
- 1 ½ cups cooked green or brown lentils (or 1 can, drained and rinsed)
- 2 tbsp flour (or 1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water)
- 1 ½ cups vegetable broth
- 1 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
- 2 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp paprika or smoked paprika
- ½ tsp dried thyme
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt, sour cream, or plant-based alternative
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)
- Cooked egg noodles, pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes (for serving)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté until soft and golden, about 5–6 minutes.
- Add garlic and mushrooms. Cook until mushrooms release moisture and begin to brown, about 7–8 minutes.
- Stir in cooked lentils. Sprinkle with flour (or add cornstarch slurry), and cook for 1 minute.
- Add vegetable broth, soy sauce, mustard, paprika, and thyme. Stir well to combine.
- Simmer for 5–10 minutes until the sauce thickens and everything is heated through.
- Remove from heat and stir in yogurt or sour cream until creamy. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot over noodles, rice, or mashed potatoes, and garnish with parsley if desired.
Notes
- Use canned lentils for a quick shortcut—just rinse and drain before adding.
- Swap in red lentils for a softer texture or use chickpeas for a variation.
- For a vegan version, use plant-based yogurt or sour cream and tamari.
- Add spinach or kale near the end of cooking for extra greens.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe (without base)
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
