Description
Vegan Mushroom Stew is the ultimate comfort food, ideal for chilly nights when you crave something hearty and nourishing. This one-pot wonder is packed with a delightful medley of root vegetables, tender lentils, and savory mushrooms, all simmered in a rich vegetable broth. Ready in just 45 minutes, this easy and filling vegan stew is perfect for family dinners or meal prep throughout the week. Each bowl is bursting with flavor from aromatic herbs and spices, making this dish not only satisfying but also nutritious. Enjoy it on its own or pair it with crusty bread or creamy mashed potatoes for a truly comforting experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 1 cup sliced carrot
- 1 cup sliced celery
- 16 oz. baby Bella mushrooms, halved
- 6 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 16 oz. baby yellow potatoes, halved
- 2 teaspoons dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried sage
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 cup uncooked split red lentils
- 1 (14.5 oz.) can tomato sauce
- 3 cups vegetable broth
- 2 bay leaves
- Kosher salt
- fresh cracked pepper
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add diced onion, sliced carrots, and celery; season with salt and pepper. Cook for 8 minutes until softened.
- Stir in halved mushrooms, sliced garlic, thyme, oregano, and sage; cook for another 3–4 minutes.
- Sprinkle flour over the mixture and stir to coat; cook for 1 minute.
- Pour in balsamic vinegar and soy sauce to deglaze the pot.
- Add halved baby potatoes, lentils, tomato sauce, vegetable broth, bay leaves, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer.
- Reduce heat to low and let simmer gently for 10–15 minutes until potatoes are fork-tender.
- Adjust seasoning if needed and serve garnished with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One-Pot
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg