Lentils with Creamy Mushroom Gravy

Name: Lentils with Creamy Mushroom Gravy
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 About 1 cup each
Ingredients: 2 cloves garlic; 8 oz. mushrooms; 2 Tbsp olive oil; 1 cup brown lentils; 1/2 tsp dried thyme; 3/4 tsp rubbed (dried) sage; freshly cracked black pepper; 2 cups vegetable broth; 1 .5oz. can coconut milk; salt to taste (about 1/2 tsp)

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Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings
4 About 1 cup each
Calories
441 kcal
Course
Main Course, Dinner
Cuisine
American

Lentils with Creamy Mushroom Gravy

Nancy Wheeler

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These Lentils with Creamy Mushroom Gravy are an easy, hearty, and comforting vegan weeknight dinner, perfect for cold winter nights.

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Ingredients

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2 cloves garlic $0.16
8 oz. mushrooms $1.69
2 Tbsp olive oil $0.32
1 cup brown lentils $0.50
1/2 tsp dried thyme $0.05
3/4 tsp rubbed (dried) sage $0.07
freshly cracked black pepper $0.03
2 cups vegetable broth $0.26
1 .5oz. can coconut milk $1.99
salt to taste (about 1/2 tsp) $0.02

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Instructions

Mince the garlic and slice the mushrooms. Add the olive oil and garlic to a large skillet and sauté for about one minute. Add the sliced mushrooms and continue to sauté until the mushrooms have released all their moisture and begin to brown.
Add the lentils, sage, thyme, freshly cracked pepper, and vegetable broth to the skillet with the mushrooms. Stir to combine. Place a lid on the skillet, let the broth come up to a boil, then turn the heat down to medium-low. Let the lentils simmer for 20 minutes (with lid), stirring occasionally.
After simmering for 20 minutes, the lentils should be tender and most of the broth absorbed. Add the coconut milk, stir to combine, turn the heat back up to medium, and let the lentils simmer for about five more minutes (without lid), or until the mixture in the skillet has thickened to a gravy.
Once the mixture has thickened, turn the heat off. Taste the mixture and add salt to your liking. I added about 1/2 tsp. The salt will help the herbal flavors pop and reduce the sweetness of the coconut milk.
Serve hot with crusty bread for dipping or over mashed potatoes, rice, or pasta.