Description
A satisfying dish that transforms humble ingredients into a comforting meal with earthy lentils and savory mushrooms served over creamy mashed potatoes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound yellow potatoes, peeled and quartered
- Sea salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 1–2 Tbsp olive oil or almond milk/vegetable broth (if avoiding oil)
- 2–4 Tbsp unsweetened almond milk or vegetable broth
- 1 Tbsp water or avocado/olive oil
- 1/2 cup chopped shallot
- 2 cups sliced cremini or button mushrooms
- 1–2 Tbsp coconut aminos
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 pinch pepper
- 2 Tbsp chopped fresh thyme (or rosemary)
- 2/3 cup dry green lentils (rinsed and drained)
- 2–3 cups vegetable broth
- 1 Tbsp tomato paste (optional)
- 2 Tbsp mashed potatoes (for thickness)
- Fresh chopped parsley (optional, for garnish)
- Vegan Parmesan Cheese (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat a large rimmed pan over medium heat and add the oil or water to sauté the shallots for 2 minutes until softened and translucent.
- Add the mushrooms and coconut aminos; increase heat to medium-high and sauté for 5 minutes, seasoning with salt and pepper until the mushrooms are browned and have released their moisture.
- Stir in thyme, lentils, and 2 cups of vegetable broth; bring to a low boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 20 minutes, until the lentils are tender.
- Boil the quartered potatoes for 12-15 minutes until tender, then drain and mash with salt, pepper, and olive oil or almond milk until creamy.
- Once the lentils are tender, stir in 2 Tbsp of the mashed potatoes for thickness, mixing well to combine.
- Serve the mashed potatoes topped with the lentil mushroom gravy, garnished with parsley or vegan parmesan if desired.
Notes
For the best flavor, ensure to sauté shallots and mushrooms properly. You can modify ingredients to cater to dietary needs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing, Boiling
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 14g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg