Easy Lentil & Mushroom Stew

4.72 from 7 votes

This Easy Lentil & Mushroom Stew is so delicious and full of robust flavor and umami goodness. Lentils and mushrooms make it a hearty comfort food meal that is perfect served with mashed potatoes or vegan-buttered noodles.

Prep Time5

Cook Time25

Total Time30

Servings: people

Ingredients

1 yellow onion
2 tbsp vegan butter
2 tsp avocado oil
8 oz. mushrooms
1 tsp each kosher salt, pepper, dried tarragon, dried basil, dried oregano
1.5 tsp each garlic powder and paprika
1/4 tsp each ground sage and ground thyme
2 tbsp flour
2 cup vegetable broth
2 cup cooked lentils*
2 tsp vegan Worcestershire sauce
1 tbsp each fresh dill and parsley
4 sprigs fresh thyme

Instructions

Preheat a large pan on medium heat. Slice the onions and add them to the pan, along with the vegan butter and avocado oil. Stir and let cook while you slice the mushrooms and add those to the pan. Stir and cook for 7 to 8 min, stirring periodically.
To finish the stew, add all the dried seasonings, stir, and cook another minute. Add the flour, stir, then add the vegetable broth. Stir well and bring to a gentle simmer, then add the cooked lentils. Stir and cook another 2 to 3 min as the sauce thickens. Finely chop the dill and parsley.
Serve the stew with masted potatoes or noodles and top with the fresh herbs.

Notes

*This recipe uses cooked lentils. You can either use canned (and drained) lentils, or cook them from dry according to package directions. Options are green, brown, black lentils. Red lentils aren't the best option for this dish.