Description

This rich and creamy Mushroom and Seitan Stroganoff is a satisfying vegetarian twist on the classic. With savory mushrooms, hearty seitan, and a velvety dairy-free sauce, it’s the perfect comfort food for weeknights.

Ingredients

Main Ingredients:

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 large onion, finely chopped

3 cloves garlic, minced

10 oz (280g) cremini or button mushrooms, sliced

8 oz (225g) seitan, sliced into strips

1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

1½ cups vegetable broth

1 cup dairy-free sour cream (or regular sour cream for vegetarians)

1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

1 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari

1 teaspoon smoked paprika

½ teaspoon thyme (dried or fresh)

Salt and pepper, to taste

Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

To Serve:

12 oz (340g) wide egg noodles or pappardelle (use vegan pasta for a vegan dish)

Lemon wedges (optional)

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Instructions

Prep the Veggies & Seitan:
Chop the onion and garlic. Clean and slice mushrooms evenly. Slice seitan into strips.

Cook the Aromatics:
Heat olive oil in a large skillet. Cook onions for 5–7 minutes until translucent. Add garlic and sauté for 1–2 minutes.

Sauté the Mushrooms:
Increase heat to medium-high. Add mushrooms and cook for 8–10 minutes, until golden and moisture has evaporated.

Add Seitan:
Push mushrooms aside, add seitan in the center, and cook 3–4 minutes until browned.

Make the Sauce:
Sprinkle flour over the pan and stir well. Slowly add vegetable broth while stirring.
Mix in sour cream, mustard, soy sauce, smoked paprika, and thyme.
Simmer for 5–7 minutes until sauce thickens. Season with salt and pepper.

Cook the Pasta:
Meanwhile, cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain.

Serve:
Either mix pasta directly into sauce or plate pasta and spoon stroganoff over the top. Garnish with parsley and optional lemon wedges.

Notes

Gluten-Free? Replace seitan with tofu, tempeh, or chickpeas. Use gluten-free tamari.

Extra Creamy? Use full-fat coconut milk instead of sour cream.

Add Greens: Stir in spinach or kale at the end for added color and nutrients.

Presentation Tip: Serving sauce over pasta (instead of mixed in) creates a more elegant look.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25–30 minutes
Category: Main Dish
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Russian-inspired