Description
Creamy Lentil Mushroom Stroganoff is a cozy easy dinner filled with tender lentils, savory mushrooms, garlic, herbs, and a rich dairy-free sauce. This comforting plant-based meal is perfect for quick dinner ideas, healthy comfort food, easy recipe planning, vegetarian dinner ideas, and simple weeknight food ideas served over mashed potatoes, noodles, or rice.
Ingredients
1 cup green or brown lentils, rinsed
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
12 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
3 cups vegetable broth
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
3/4 cup full-fat coconut milk, oat cream, or cashew cream
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons cold water
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
4 cups mashed potatoes, cooked noodles, or rice for serving
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet or deep pan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for 4 to 5 minutes until softened.
2. Add the mushrooms and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they release moisture and begin to brown.
3. Stir in the garlic, smoked paprika, thyme, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
4. Add the lentils, vegetable broth, Dijon mustard, and soy sauce or tamari. Stir well and bring to a gentle simmer.
5. Cover and simmer for 25 to 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the lentils are tender. Add a little more broth if needed.
6. Mix the cornstarch with cold water in a small bowl until smooth. Stir the slurry into the pan with the coconut milk, oat cream, or cashew cream.
7. Simmer uncovered for 5 to 7 minutes until the sauce thickens and turns creamy.
8. Stir in lemon juice, taste, and adjust seasoning. Serve hot over mashed potatoes, noodles, or rice with fresh parsley on top.
Notes
Use green or brown lentils because they hold their shape better than red lentils.
Brown the mushrooms well before adding broth for the deepest savory flavor.
Add extra broth when reheating because the lentils thicken the sauce as they rest.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American-inspired comfort food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 315
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 13g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Lentil Mushroom Stroganoff, easy dinner, vegetarian dinner ideas, healthy comfort food, plant-based dinner, creamy mushroom lentils, easy recipe