Description
This Lentil Mushroom Stroganoff is a hearty and flavorful vegetarian dish that is sure to satisfy. Creamy lentils and mushrooms in a savory sauce, served over noodles, make for a comforting and delicious meal.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 10 ounces mushrooms (sliced – cremini or button)
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Additional:
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari
- 1½ cups cooked brown or green lentils
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour)
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- ½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt (or plant-based alternative)
- 12 ounces egg noodles or pasta of choice
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the noodles: Prepare the noodles according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- Sauté onions and garlic: In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté the onion in olive oil until softened. Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Cook mushrooms: Add mushrooms to the skillet and cook until they release moisture and begin to brown. Season with smoked paprika, thyme, salt, pepper, and soy sauce.
- Thicken the sauce: Sprinkle flour over the mushrooms, then slowly add vegetable broth, stirring to avoid lumps. Simmer until thickened.
- Add lentils and cream: Stir in cooked lentils, then reduce heat and mix in sour cream or yogurt. Simmer until heated through.
- Serve: Serve the stroganoff over noodles or mix noodles into the sauce. Garnish with parsley.
Notes
- For a vegan version, use plant-based sour cream or cashew cream.
- You can add spinach or kale for extra greens.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Vegetarian, Eastern European-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1¼ cups
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
