Description
Experience a symphony of flavors with this Vegan Lentil & Mushroom Walnut dish. Sautéed mushrooms, earthy lentils, and crunchy walnuts come together to create a vibrant meal that is perfect for cozy dinners or special occasions. Impress your guests with this visually stunning and delicious recipe that captures the essence of comfort food while being endlessly adaptable for any dietary preference.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup green lentils
- 2 cups fresh cremini or button mushrooms, sliced
- 1/2 cup raw walnuts, toasted
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse lentils under cold water until clear. Finely chop onion and garlic.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté onions for about 5 minutes until translucent, then add minced garlic and mushrooms. Cook until mushrooms are tender.
- Stir in rinsed lentils, cumin, and paprika; cook for 2 minutes.
- Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a gentle boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 25-30 minutes until lentils are tender.
- Gently fold in toasted walnuts before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 16g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 0mg