Description
A rich and hearty Mushroom Bourguignon made vegan with cremini mushrooms simmered in red wine and vegetable broth, flavored with garlic, herbs, and tomato paste. Served over creamy mashed potatoes, this comforting stew is perfect for a satisfying dinner.
Ingredients
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Mushroom Bourguignon
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 16 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 5 large carrots, peeled and sliced into large chunks
- 1 large sweet onion, diced
- 4-5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 cups quality red wine (Pinot Noir recommended)
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 teaspoons dried thyme
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
- Few shakes black pepper
- 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
- 1/3 cup water
To Serve
- 1 Recipe Best Dang Vegan Mashed Potatoes or rice or pasta
Instructions
- Sauté Mushrooms: In a large pot, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat, then add the sliced mushrooms with a pinch of salt. Cook for 10 minutes until browned and softened. Transfer mushrooms to a plate.
- Cook Vegetables: Add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil to the pot, then add the carrots and diced onion. Sauté for 5 minutes until slightly softened. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add Liquids and Seasonings: Pour in the red wine and vegetable broth, stirring to combine with the vegetables. Then stir in tomato paste, dried thyme, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil.
- Simmer Stew: Lower heat and cover the pot to simmer for 15 minutes, allowing flavors to meld and vegetables to soften.
- Thicken Sauce: In a small bowl, mix the flour with water until smooth, then stir this mixture into the pot. Stir well to incorporate and thicken the sauce.
- Combine Mushrooms and Finish Cooking: Return the cooked mushrooms to the pot, cover, and simmer for another 15 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking and to develop a thick stew consistency.
- Serve: Prepare vegan mashed potatoes or your choice of rice or pasta. Spoon a generous amount of mushroom bourguignon over the mashed potatoes and enjoy warm.
Notes
- Nutritional information is an estimate and excludes the mashed potatoes.
- You can substitute cremini mushrooms with portabello or porcini for different flavors.
- For gluten free, use cornstarch or a gluten free flour mix in place of all purpose flour.
- To make oil free, omit olive oil as mushrooms release natural oils during cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
