Description
Mushroom Bourguignon is a rich, flavorful vegan stew made with hearty cremini mushrooms, carrots, onions, and a robust red wine sauce thickened with flour. Perfectly paired with creamy mashed potatoes, this dish offers a comforting and elegant meal that’s ideal for 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 (e.g., Pinot Noir)
- 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
Serving Suggestion
- 1 Recipe Best Dang Vegan Mashed Potatoes or serve with rice or pasta
Instructions
- Sauté Mushrooms: In a large pot, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat, then add the sliced mushrooms and a pinch of salt. Sauté for 10 minutes until browned and softened. Transfer the mushrooms to a plate and set aside.
- Cook Vegetables: In the same pot, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Add the peeled and chunked carrots along with the diced sweet onion. Sauté for 5 minutes until they begin to soften, then add the minced garlic and cook for 1 more minute until fragrant.
- Add Liquids and Seasonings: Pour the red wine and vegetable broth into the pot with the cooked vegetables. Stir in the tomato paste, dried thyme, dried oregano, 1 teaspoon salt, and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover. Simmer for 15 minutes to blend the flavors.
- Thicken Sauce: In a small bowl, mix the all purpose flour with 1/3 cup of water until smooth. Stir this mixture into the simmering pot to thicken the sauce, stirring well to avoid lumps.
- Combine and Simmer: Return the sautéed mushrooms to the pot, stir to combine all ingredients. Cover again and simmer for another 15 minutes until the stew thickens further. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Serve: Prepare vegan mashed potatoes or your choice of rice or pasta. Spoon a generous serving of mushroom bourguignon over the mashed potatoes in bowls. Enjoy warm.
Notes
- Nutritional information is approximate and does not include the mashed potatoes, only the mushroom bourguignon mixture.
- Cremini mushrooms give a rich flavor, but portabello or porcini mushrooms can be used as alternatives.
- To make this gluten free, substitute all purpose flour with cornstarch or a gluten free flour blend.
- For an oil-free option, omit the olive oil as mushrooms release sufficient moisture and oils during cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
