Easy To Make Vegan Mushroom Stroganoff. This Dairy-Free Stroganoff Is The Perfect Comfort Food. Ready In Under 30 Minutes And Perfect For Your Next Weeknight Dinner.
Chop the onion and garlic. Clean mushrooms by wiping away dirt with a paper towel or clean kitchen towel. Slice the mushrooms and set aside.
Cook the pasta
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and keep warm.
Cook aromatics and mushrooms
In a large skillet melt 2 tablespoons vegan butter over medium heat. Add ½ cup chopped red onion and cook 3 to 5 minutes until softened and translucent.
Brown the mushrooms. Add 2 cups sliced portabella mushrooms and cook 8 to 10 minutes until the mushrooms release their moisture and become nicely browned, stirring occasionally.
Add garlic. Stir in 2 cloves garlic (about 2 teaspoons minced) and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
Make the roux
After sprinkling in ¼ cup flour, stir constantly for 1 to 2 minutes until the flour coats the vegetables and looks slightly pasty.Whisk in ½ cup vegetable broth first until smooth. Then whisk in the remaining ½ cup broth and 1 cup non dairy milk. Whisking continuously to prevent lumps.
Add 1¼ teaspoons salt, ¾ teaspoon black pepper, and 2 teaspoons dried thyme.Note: Adding a small amount of liquid first allows the roux to loosen smoothly before the rest of the liquid is added.
Simmer sauce
Reduce heat to medium low and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens and becomes creamy.
Optionally - Add vegan meatballs
If using ½ cup plant based meatballs, stir them in now and simmer 2 to 3 minutes until heated through.
Finish the sauce
Reduce heat to low and stir in 1 teaspoon lemon juice and ¼ cup vegan sour cream until fully incorporated and creamy.
Serve. Spoon the mushroom stroganoff sauce over warm pasta or mashed potatoes and serve immediately.