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Lentil Mushroom Stroganoff: A Hearty Vegetarian Delight

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Lentil Mushroom Stroganoff: A Hearty Vegetarian Delight is the ultimate comfort food that combines creamy, savory flavors with wholesome ingredients. This dish features tender lentils and sautéed mushrooms enveloped in a rich, velvety sauce, making it perfect for a cozy family dinner or a quick weeknight meal. Not only is it easy to prepare, but it’s also highly adaptable—feel free to customize it with your favorite vegetables or swap in chickpeas for a different texture. Plus, it’s a fantastic option for meal prep; the flavors deepen and improve when stored overnight, making leftovers just as delicious.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 1 tsp salt, divided
  • 1 lb (450g) mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 2 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1.5 cups vegetable stock
  • 1.5 tbsp flour (use gluten-free flour if needed)
  • 2–3 tbsp water or stock (for slurry)
  • 1.5 cups cooked brown lentils (canned or pre-cooked)
  • 1/2 cup sour cream (or vegan sour cream)
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a deep pan over medium heat. Sauté chopped onion and half the salt for 5–6 minutes until golden.
  2. In another pan, melt butter and cook sliced mushrooms with remaining salt for 5–6 minutes until browned.
  3. Combine sautéed mushrooms with onions, add garlic, Dijon mustard, black pepper, and vegetable stock. Simmer for 5 minutes.
  4. Mix flour with water or stock for a slurry and stir it into the pan along with cooked lentils.
  5. Reduce heat and blend in sour cream (or vegan option). Adjust seasoning to taste.
  6. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot over mashed potatoes or pasta.

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