This Vegan Skinny Mushroom Lentil Stew or ragout is absolutely creamy, dreamy and delicious. It’s loaded with plant based protein thanks to the mushrooms and lentils and it’s oh so tasty. Think creamy, flavourful sauce loaded with plant based protein and healthy nutrients thanks to the mushrooms, green lentils, tomatoes, peppers and non-dairy milk.
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Prep Time 10 minutesminutes
Cook Time 25 minutesminutes
Serving Size 4people
Ingredients
1poundMushroomsRinsed and diced
215oz cansCooked LentilsRinsed and drained
3Spring OnionsChopped
3largeTomatoesChopped roughly
1Yellow Bell PepperDiced
1Red Bell PepperDiced
3clovesGarlicMinced
2tbspSweet and Sour Chilli Sauce
2tbspTamari or Soy Sauce
1tspGround Cumin
2tspDried Oregano
2tsp Dried Basil
1tspFreshly Ground Pepper
Salt to taste
1½cup Coconut Milkor other non-dairy milk
1bunchFresh BasilChopped
Instructions
Heat a large pan and add the chopped mushrooms. Sautee the mushrooms for 3-5 minutes at medium high heat while stirring occasionally. Once the mushrooms are cooked, add the green lentils, diced peppers and diced tomatoes and stir together to combine.
Next add the sliced spring onions, minced garlic and all the seasonings and mix to combine. Let the dish cook for a few minutes while the garlic softens, before adding the non-dairy milk.
Bring the sauce to a boil and turn the heat down to a simmer. Let the dish simmer for 8-10 more minutes. Top with freshly chopped basil and serve with mashed potatoes, brown rice, couscous or quinoa.