Description
Simple Lentil Mushroom Stroganoff is a creamy, hearty, and comforting easy dinner made with tender lentils, savory mushrooms, and a rich stroganoff-style sauce. It is perfect for busy weeknights, cozy dinner ideas, meatless meals, and satisfying food ideas when you want an easy recipe that feels filling, warm, and full of flavor.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small yellow onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
16 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced
1 teaspoon paprika
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups vegetable broth
3 cups cooked brown or green lentils
1 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
8 ounces egg noodles, cooked
Instructions
1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook for 4 to 5 minutes until softened.
2. Add the minced garlic and sliced mushrooms. Cook for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms release their moisture and turn golden.
3. Stir in the paprika, soy sauce, and Dijon mustard until the mushrooms are well coated.
4. Sprinkle the flour over the mushroom mixture and stir for 1 minute so it fully blends in.
5. Slowly pour in the vegetable broth while stirring, then bring the sauce to a gentle simmer.
6. Add the cooked lentils and let the mixture simmer for 5 to 7 minutes until slightly thickened.
7. Lower the heat and stir in the sour cream, salt, and black pepper until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
8. Serve the stroganoff over cooked egg noodles and finish with chopped fresh parsley.
Notes
Use brown or green lentils because they hold their shape better than red lentils in the sauce.
Let the mushrooms brown properly before adding the broth for the deepest savory flavor.
If the sauce thickens too much, stir in a splash of broth while reheating to loosen it.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 760mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 28mg
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