Creamy Mushroom Lentil Stroganoff

Earthy mushrooms and lentils in a silky cashew sauce over whole-grain noodles

Yield: 6 servings | Time: 30 minutes active • 50 minutes total | Estimated energy: About 445 calories per serving

INGREDIENTS

• 12 ounces whole-grain noodles

• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

• 16 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced

• 1 yellow onion, diced

• 3 garlic cloves, minced

• 2 cups cooked brown lentils

• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika

• 1 teaspoon thyme

• 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth

• 3/4 cup raw cashews, soaked

• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

• 1/3 cup parsley

METHOD

1. Cook noodles according to package directions; reserve 1 cup cooking water.

2. Brown mushrooms in olive oil, then add onion and cook 5 minutes. Add garlic, paprika, and thyme.

3. Blend cashews, broth, mustard, and lemon until smooth.

4. Add lentils and sauce to the skillet; simmer 6 minutes. Thin with noodle water as needed.

5. Fold in noodles and parsley. Season to taste.

FEATURED INGREDIENT BENEFITS

Lentils contribute fiber, plant protein, folate, and iron. Mushrooms provide savory depth, and cashews add unsaturated fat and creaminess.

COACH WINONA’S KITCHEN NOTE

Give the mushrooms room to brown before adding liquid. Their caramelized edges create the savory base for the sauce.

WISE CHOICES FOR YOUR BODY

A nourishing recipe may still need adjustment for your health plan. Consider allergies, gluten tolerance, blood-sugar needs, kidney concerns, sodium goals, digestive comfort, medications, and the guidance of your qualified healthcare professional or registered dietitian. Ingredient substitutions can change both nutrition and estimated calories.

FROM THE PLANT STRONG TABLE

This recipe appears in The Plant Strong Table, Volume 3, from IndigoKoi Wellness, LLC. Continue the table with “Lemon Pistachio Olive Oil Cookies.”

BLOG KEYWORDS AND TAGS

vegan lentil stroganoff, creamy mushroom noodles, plant strong comfort food

Estimated calories are based on standard ingredient averages and the stated yield. This recipe offers general culinary education and is not individualized medical or nutrition care.