One Pot Vegan Mushroom Stroganoff
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Published Jan 10, 2019, Updated Apr 04, 2022
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Healthy, protein-packed vegan mushroom stroganoff made with savory mushrooms, lentil pasta and a creamy coconut milk sauce. This post is sponsored by Barilla®.
Winter is the hardest season when it comes to sticking to your health goals. The cold weather and limited sunlight squashes motivation. There are constantly treats in the kitchen and parties with mulled wine, hot chocolate and boozy apple cider galore. We live off of heavy, hearty casseroles and soups. It’s easy to see why this season is tricky when it comes to our health!
When winter rolls around, I just try to be consistent. I allow room for treats and drinks in my diet throughout the year so I don’t feel the need to go overboard over the holidays, but I definitely treat myself occasionally. And when it comes to hearty casseroles, soups and cozy comfort food, I just make upgraded, healthier versions that I can feel good about eating!
Stroganoff Made Healthier
There are so many childhood (or seasonal!) favorites that can be made lighter and healthier. It does take a little trial and error but I’ve found, the more comfortable you are in the kitchen, the easier it is to make these swaps to upgrade your favorite recipes. Some examples include my sweet potato casserole, this cauliflower baked ziti and my quinoa fried rice.
This week I’m tackling beef stroganoff. Traditionally this dish is made with beef, egg noodles (not a lot of nutrients in this pasta) and a cream sauce made with loads of butter. I thought it would be fun to make a healthy, plant-based mushroom stroganoff as an upgrade. I promise it tastes just as savory and delightful as the original.
Plant-Based Substitutions
Coconut Milk: Instead of a heavy cream sauce made from butter and flour, this sauce is primarily coconut milk. Coconut milk is uber creamy and a great source of healthy fats. If you’re keeping track, yes, we now have healthy fat, fiber and lean protein in this meal = my formula for building a balanced meal! I season the coconut milk with a lot of yummy seasonings like nutritional yeast and Worcestershire sauce that make the final product super similar to traditional beef stroganoff.
Mushrooms: Instead of beef, I swapped in mushrooms. I love the texture of mushrooms and the flavor profile works really well in this dish. I used a combination of baby bella mushrooms and a package of exotic mixed mushrooms.
Legume Pasta: Instead of egg noodles, I swapped in my new favorite pasta: Barilla legume pasta. I chose the Barilla Red Lentil Rotini which is made from one ingredient – red lentils! It has a great, al dente texture that works perfectly for this dish. To top things off, it’s a good source of plant-based protein and an excellent source of fiber. HUGE upgrade from the egg noodles, right?
Mushroom Stroganoff Ingredients
- barilla Lentil Rotini Pasta – if you’re interested in trying the Barilla Legume pastas, you can find them on Amazon!
- olive oil
- yellow onion
- garlic
- baby bella mushrooms
- fancy mixed mushrooms
- low-sodium vegetable broth
- full-fat coconut milk
- nutritional yeast
- apple cider vinegar or lemon juice
- vegan Worcestershire sauce
- low sodium tamari (or low sodium soy sauce)
- fresh parsley
- sea salt
- ground pepper
One Pot Dinner
Another perk of this recipe? It comes together in under 30 minutes and can be made all in one pot. Hooray for quick and easy dinners with minimal dishes!
How to Serve This Mushroom Stroganoff
This mushroom stroganoff pasta dish is hearty enough to be served as a meal on its own, but if you want additional protein I recommend pairing it with an easy option like chickpeas of tofu.
You can also serve it alongside fresh bread and a side salad for extra veggie goodness. I’d recommend one of these salads: Garlicky Kale Salad, Kale and Brussels Sprout Salad or Massaged Kale Salad.
More Healthy Pasta Recipes
- Vegan Pesto Pasta Salad
- Roasted Butternut Squash Pasta with Tahini Sauce
- One-Skillet Enchilada Pasta
- Caprese Pasta Salad
- Lightened-Up Penne Alla Vodka
More One-Dish Dinners to Try
- Unstuffed Cabbage Rolls
- One Pot Stuffed Pepper Casserole
- One-Pan Roasted Chicken and Vegetables
- Vegetarian Sheet Pan Dinner with Tofu, Chickpeas and Butternut Squash
One Pot Vegan Mushroom Stroganoff
Ingredients
- 1 box 8 oz Barilla Lentil Rotini Pasta
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 oz baby bella mushrooms, sliced
- 4 oz fancy mixed mushrooms, sliced
- 2 1/2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 14 oz can full-fat coconut milk
- 2 Tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 1 Tablespoon apple cider vinegar or lemon juice
- 1 Tablespoon vegan Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon low sodium tamari, or low sodium soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- sea salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Add olive oil into a large nonstick pan over medium heat. Once hot, add onions and garlic to the pan and sauté for 2-3 minutes or until fragrant, add mushrooms and cook for another 3-4 minutes. Add nutritional yeast and stir.
- Add broth, coconut milk, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, tamari and ground pepper.
- Stir and add uncooked pasta. Cover pot and increase the heat to medium-high so the liquid is bubbling. Let cook for about 10-12 minutes, or until the liquid is creamy and pasta is cooked.
- Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley and extra sea salt and pepper to taste.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
This was very delicious! I added some lack to kale to it too that I needed to use and it was great!
Yay!! So glad you tried this recipe and loved it. Thanks so much for taking the time to leave a comment + star rating. I so appreciate it. <3
This recipe is the first I’ve made from your winter comfort food series. That series is just what I’m craving right now – all the comfor food flavors and textures with all the new year veggie and health benefits. We really liked this recipe! It has such a rich flavor! It was fun to try a new pasta as well. One question – I had a lot of liquid left after the pasta was cooked so,that the dish seemed kind of soupy. It wasn’t a problem since the sauce is yummy and we had some garlic bread on hand to sop it up, but is the liquid supposed to mostly soak up/evaporate? Your pics look like your dish didn’t have much liquid left. Thanks!
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This recipe is delicious!
Oh yay!! Thanks for trying this recipe, I’m so glad you enjoyed it babe! And thanks for coming back to leave a comment and star rating. I really appreciate it. 🙂
Easy to make and tasted super delicious! Even my pickiest kid enjoyed it!
Oh yay!! It’s a win when the kids approve it. 🙂 Thanks for trying this recipe and for coming back to leave a comment and star rating. I really appreciate it, Ellsie!
Loved this!! Used Chickpea Rotini, because that was the only thing I could find. Came out delicious!! Used a little more nutritional yeast powder to make it thicker and topped with scallions and arugula. Got raves on dinner tonight!!!
Ohhh I love that you used chickpea pasta for this. I’m glad it turned out and was a hit! Thank you so much for coming back to leave a comment and star rating. The ratings are super helpful to other readers, so I really appreciate it. <3
Great recipe! Made a variant of this and was excellent! Thanks for the tips, will keep an eye out for more of your recepies! Ben from Perth, Western Australia
I’m so happy to hear that, Ben! And thank you for taking the time to leave a comment and star rating, I so appreciate it! 🙂
Ohmigosh! This was amazing. I’m following a fast this month, with lots of limitations. I am an unapologetic carnivore, but this dish is so hearty and yummy, I would have it over the beef classic! I will definitely file this one for a repeat. Thank you for sharing!
Yay, that makes me so happy to hear, Fonda! I am so glad you tried and enjoyed this recipe. I prefer it over the beef classic as well. 🙂 I really appreciate you taking the time to come back and leave a comment and star rating. The reviews are super helpful!
My partner made this the other night as our 12yr old son is vegan. It was delicious, we all really enjoyed it (including non-vegan teenage daughter). We used plain spiral pasta and just happened to have all the other ingredients in the kitchen. Our son said it tasted like real cheese sauce. We will definitely make this regularly.
Hi Libby! This makes me so happy to hear, thanks for sharing! I’m glad your whole family enjoyed this meal. And thank you for coming back to leave a comment (and star rating). I so appreciate it!
My boyfriend made this for us tonight. We only had “baby portobello” mushrooms, and some 3-vegetable (egg-less) noodles in the house, but we liked it anyway. Just out of curiosity, which types of fancy mushrooms were in your mix?
I don’t remember the exact mushrooms, but it was a variety pack from Lidl with 3 different types of mushrooms. So glad y’all still enjoyed it.