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This Vegan Mushroom Stroganoff is savory, comforting, and oh-so-creamy! It's nut-free and much healthier than its non-vegan counterpart.
I have another fantastic cookbook to tell you about today and this Vegan Mushroom Stroganoff is right out of its pages. Yep, I have permission to share it right here on Vegan Huggs.
Yay for us!
You might be familiar with Katie Koteen and Kate Kasbee. They are two cross-country friends that share tons of simply delicious, and healthy vegan recipes on their blog Well Vegan.
Well, now they are sharing even more deliciousness in their new cookbook Frugal Vegan. This cookbook is designed to show you that tasty vegan cooking is easy, affordable, and fun!
Something for everyone
Whether you're a vegan, vegan-curious, or a carnivore, this cookbook is for everyone! The recipes inside are familiar, simple, tasty and satisfying.
You won't be going hungry, that's for sure!
The title Frugal Vegan really lives up to its name. Each recipe was created with saving money in mind. The ingredients are easy to find and inexpensive too.
It really proves that you can eat deliciously healthy vegan food on a budget. However, you'll really be getting bang for your buck. These recipes aren't for rabbits and there are 99 of them that are completely drool-worthy!
Inside, you'll find a smart shopping guide and plenty of tips on how to save money, including building a budget pantry. The authors also go into detail on how to batch cook and freeze your food.
I've picked up so many new ideas and I'm looking forward to putting them into action and saving money. Who doesn't love to save money?
Also, each recipe is clearly marked with symbols that offer clarity on dietary restrictions, which include: gluten-free, nut-free and soy-free. This is definitely a safe book to buy if you have nut allergies. Almost every recipe is nut-free (except a few).
A lot of vegan recipes call for nuts and that makes it hard for some people. Plus, nuts can be expensive, so omitting them is a nice bonus too.
You don't have to be a chef to make these recipes. They are easy to follow, contain simple ingredients and most of them take less than 30 minutes to make.
Oh, I forgot about the photos (my favorite part). They are just gorgeous and inviting to look at. Each one gives you a feeling like "hey, I can make that" and they are completely simple & approachable.
9 tasty chapters
The Whole Enchilada
Carb Party
Bring on the Bowls
Best Dressed Salads
Slurp Worthy Soups
Mornings
Bite-Size
Get Sauced
Glazed and Infused
Some recipes to look forward to
Seared Polenta with Cherry Tomatoes
Spaghetti with Lentil "Meatballs"
Backyard BBQ Bowl
Crunchy Thai Salad
Roasted Carrot Curried Soup
Crispy Vegan Bacon
Orange Glazed Tofu
Sriracha Mayo
Chocolate Coconut Cream Puffs
A few recipes I've made so far were the BBQ Chickpea Sliders, Vegan Taco Salad, and this Vegan Mushroom Stroganoff. Each dish was easy to make and full of savory flavor.
I'm so excited to dive into more of this book!
Vegan Mushroom Stroganoff
Do you guys notice a little trend here? I've posted a lot of pasta recipes lately. Gosh, I can't help it! I'm a total carb lover and this Vegan Mushroom Stroganoff just had to be eaten.
It was seriously calling my name and it was love at first sight!
Usually, I skip creamier sauces during the warmer months, but this recipe is much lighter than your average stroganoff base.
Many creamy vegan recipes call for cashew (even my own recipe) but this one just uses store-bought vegan sour cream. Tofutti and Wayfare brands are both nut-free. You can also use my Vegan Sour Cream Recipe if you don't need a nut-free version.
Not only is this dish lighter, but it's also more affordable and easier to make. I really like that!
But, just because it's lighter, doesn't mean it's lacking in taste. It's packed with meaty, umami-rich mushroom flavor with an ultra-creamy, savory, and slightly tangy base.
And all that goodness is taken over the edge by smothering your favorite pasta with it. Now that's comfort on a plate if you ask me!
Doesn't that sound satisfying and easy to make? It's a total weeknight winner (or weekend) and it's totally calling your name!
Let's do this!
I’d love to hear from you
If you make this Vegan Mushroom Stroganoff,I’d love to hear what you think in the comment section below. It would really make my day. You can also follow me on Instagram and share your creation with me. Just tag me @veganhuggs and hashtag #veganhuggs so I don’t miss it.
Mushroom Stroganoff
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil
- ½ yellow onion , diced
- 2 garlic cloves , finely chopped
- 1 lb (454 g) baby portobello mushrooms , sliced
- 1½ cups (355 ml) vegetable broth
- 2 tsp (10 ml) soy sauce or tamari
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ cup (60 g) vegan sour cream (store-bought or homemade)*See note
- 2 tbsp (16 g) whole wheat flour
- 1 lb (454 g) farfalle pasta, cooked
- Salt and black pepper , to taste
- Fresh parsley , chopped
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and cook until fragrant and the onion is soft, about 5 minutes. Then add the mushrooms and cook until they release their juices and become soft, about 7 minutes.
- Stir in the vegetable broth, soy sauce or tamari and thyme, and stir to combine. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until the liquid has reduced by a third, about 10 minutes. Mix in the Vegan Sour Cream and flour. Continue to simmer until the sauce thickens, another 3 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Cook the pasta according to package directions, until al dente. Drain, rinse and return the noodles to the pot. Pour the mushroom sauce over the pasta and stir to coat. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Divide the pasta between 4 bowls and garnish with freshly chopped parsley. Serve immediately.
Notes
- I used low sodium tamari sauce and I added 1 ½ teaspoons more. Taste the sauce before adding the pasta and add more tamari or salt as needed.
- I used 12 oz of pasta.
- I stirred in 2 tablespoons of lemon juice to the sauce after removing from the heat. It adds a subtle zing. Try with 1 tablespoon first and taste, add more if desired.
- If you use my Vegan Sour Cream recipe, it will not be a nut-free recipe anymore.
Bruce Standen
Awesome recipe. The family loved it. I used button mushrooms but will try with the portobellos next time. No leftovers as son ate all that was left.
mary
I've been missing stroganoff since I'm mostly vegan now and this is excellent! It's now in our regular dinner rotation - thank you!
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Hi Mary! We are so happy to hear that you can now enjoy stroganoff again 🙂 Thanks so much for trying out the recipe!
Teresa Arora
Could I use vegan cooking cream instead of sour cream for this recipe? And is the flour absolutely necessary as I’m trying to eliminate flour from my diet completely?
Melissa Huggins
Hi Teresa, Yes, you can use a cooking cream. You may need to cook it down a few minutes longer depending on its thickness. Instead of flour, you can use cornstarch slurry. Mix 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with water and add it to the simmering sauce. Gently simmer until it thickens. 🙂
Cole
Oh Melissa, thank you for this perfectly wonderful recipe! I am a vegan going on 10 years now and the ONLY dish I really missed was Stroganoff. I had tried years ago to make it using plant based crumbles and almond milk...for those who wonder, no, it wasn’t good, this here is the recipe.
I did make my own “sour cream” using sunflower kernels, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, salt and water. Because of the lemon juice already in the sour cream, I skipped adding it at the end. I also cooked the sauce differently, keeping the mushrooms out of it as it cooked. I then cooked them on their own with olive oil and a little garlic and onion salt. I combined them with the sauce and let them come together for a few minutes. I added it to the noodles and I swear, a hush fell over the land. Delicious! So good I just stood right there and fork fed myself.
I am very content right now.
As a vegan who makes everything he eats, I am so grateful to you. You’ve expanded my repertoire!
You know, where I live, people don’t think vegans are right in the head. And maybe they’re right. I don’t know much really, but if eating something that loved its mother is “right in the head”, I just as soon be doolally.
Forgive the length of this. Thank you for being you.
Melissa Huggins
Hi Cole, thank you for such a thoughtful message. It made my day! I'm so happy that you liked the recipe and the modifications worked well.
Btw, I guess I'm not 'right in the head' either! Thank you for being so compassionate to our animal friends. We need more people like you in the world. 🙂
DDX
Thank you for a very interesting recipe!
But stroganoff typically contains tomato paste, and I am tempted to add one tablespoon to this recipe. Have you (or anyone else) ever tried this addition?
Kim Gratz
Love this one. Very flavorful!
Melissa Huggins
So glad you liked it. Thank you so much! 🙂
Linda
A big hit with the family. Loads of flavour that leaves you wanting more.
Melissa Huggins
So glad everyone loved it! Thank you for giving it a try. 🙂
Carrie
This has quickly become a favorite!
Melissa Huggins
Thank you, Carrie! I'm so glad you liked it. 🙂
Glenn
I usually do not find anything premade that tastes good, needed something a bit quicker to make for dinner. Only 3rd month in to being vegan. ( tofrutti sour cream)
I made this for wife and teenage boy and they loved it.
Slight changes-
Used 1 cup mushroom stock and half cup veg stock.
1/2 tbsp more low sodium soy for 2.5 total.
Increased garlic by 3 cloves.
Figured cost around 15$ based on what you may already have and it can make about 7 to 8 reasonable portions or 4-5 Big eaters.
Going to have to check out that cookbook now!
Thanks
I will be making this again
Kelly
I made this recipe using store bought vegan sour cream and I used Campbell’s mushroom stock instead of veggie stock and I served it on papardelle pasta and it was delicious!
Melissa Huggins
Hi Kelly, I'm so glad it worked out for you. Thank you for making it and sharing your modifications. 🙂
Carly
Outstanding! I will absolutely make this again! Made with plain almond yogurt instead of vegan sour cream and I omitted the parsley because I didn’t have it on hand and it still turned out dynamite! Will absolutely make again!!!!
Melissa Huggins
Hi Carly, I'm so glad you liked it so much! Thank you 🙂
Dana Lasswell
Wonderful! I didn't have time to make the sour cream, so I used non-dairy, unsweetened plain yogurt with a Tablespoon of apple cider vinegar. Worked great!!! Thx!
Melissa Huggins
Hi Dana, I'm so glad you liked it. Thank you for giving it a try and sharing your modifications 🙂
Amy
I had doubts when making the sour cream, however this dish came together magically! So satisfying and delicious flavor that I believe could please any meat eating stroganoff eater. I substituted almond flour for whole wheat flour and it seemed to work just fine.