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Lentil Mushroom Stroganoff

Lentil Mushroom Stroganoff: A Creamy, Cozy Vegan Delight

A comforting Vegan Lentil Mushroom Stroganoff rich in flavors and textures, perfect for cozy dinners.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Lentil Meatballs
  • 2 cups Green Lentils cooked or canned
  • 1 cup Breadcrumbs use gluten-free for option
  • 1 medium Onion diced
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 cup Parsley chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Dill
  • 1 teaspoon Oregano
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin
  • 1 large Egg or 1 tbsp ground flaxseed + 2.5 tbsp water for vegan
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
For the Tzatziki
  • 1 cup Greek Yogurt or almond yogurt for dairy-free
  • 1 medium Cucumber grated and excess moisture removed
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice freshly squeezed
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowl
  • baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Mash the cooked green lentils until mostly smooth but still a bit chunky.
  3. Mix in the breadcrumbs, diced onion, minced garlic, chopped parsley, dill, oregano, cumin, salt, pepper, olive oil, and the egg until just combined.
  4. Form the mixture into meatballs about 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter and place them on the baking sheet.
  5. Bake the lentil meatballs for 20-25 minutes, turning halfway through for even browning.
  6. While baking, whisk together the tzatziki ingredients and let it chill in the refrigerator for about 20 minutes.
  7. Serve the meatballs warm with tzatziki, garnished with lemon wedges and cucumber slices.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 12gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 8gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 70mgIron: 3mg

Notes

These lentil meatballs are perfect for busy weeks and can be frozen for later use. Preventing a watery tzatziki is key by removing excess cucumber moisture.

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