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Creamy Lentil Mushroom Stroganoff

Lentil Mushroom Stroganoff: Easy Creamy Comfort Food for Dinner


  • Author: Freya Allen
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Lentil Mushroom Stroganoff is a creamy, plant‑based comfort dish that combines protein‑rich lentils, savory mushrooms, and a velvety grape juice sauce. Perfect for quick weeknight meals, this easy recipe serves 4, delivers 320 calories per bowl, and offers a hearty, nutritious alternative to traditional stroganoff. Ideal for meal‑prep, it stays delicious reheated and pairs well with noodles, rice, or crusty bread. Discover a satisfying, wholesome dinner that everyone will love.


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup lentils, rinsed
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 cups mushrooms, sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon flour
  • 1 cup grape juice
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Bring vegetable broth to a boil, add lentils, reduce heat, and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes.
  2. Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat; add onion and garlic, sauté until translucent.
  3. Stir in mushrooms and cook until softened; sprinkle flour over the mixture and stir.
  4. Gradually add grape juice, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens.
  5. Add cooked lentils and thyme, season with salt and pepper, and cook for a few more minutes.
  6. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.

Notes

  • For a gluten‑free version
  • use a gluten‑free flour blend. Adjust salt to taste
  • and add a pinch of red pepper flakes for heat if desired. Leftovers reheat well with a splash of broth.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 400mg
  • Fat: 5g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 55g
  • Fiber: 12g
  • Protein: 14g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

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