Enjoy a luxurious and creamy Vegan Mushroom Stroganoff that’s perfect for any occasion. This comforting dish features sautéed mushrooms, onions, and garlic in a rich cashew-based cream sauce, served over wide noodles. With its savory flavors and velvety texture, this stroganoff is a delightful plant-based twist on a classic favorite. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special meal, it’s sure to become a staple in your recipe collection.
Ingredients:
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 16 oz (450 g) mixed mushrooms (such as cremini, button, and shiitake), sliced
- 1 tsp thyme
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/4 cup dry white wine (optional)
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup raw cashews, soaked in hot water for 30 minutes
- 1 tbsp nutritional yeast
- 1 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 12 oz (340 g) wide noodles or pasta of choice
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions:
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onions and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add garlic and cook for another minute.
- Add mushrooms, thyme, and paprika. Cook until mushrooms are browned and tender, about 8-10 minutes.
- If using, pour in the white wine and cook until mostly evaporated.
- Add vegetable broth and bring to a simmer.
- In a blender, combine soaked cashews, nutritional yeast, soy sauce, lemon juice, and 1 cup of water. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Stir the cashew cream into the skillet with the mushrooms and cook until the sauce is thickened, about 5-7 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Cook noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Serve the stroganoff sauce over the noodles and garnish with fresh parsley.