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Lentils with Creamy Mushroom Gravy

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

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

Ingredients

  • 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

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. Serve hot with crusty bread for dipping or over mashed potatoes, rice, or pasta.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1cup Calories 441kcal (22%) Carbohydrates 35g (12%) Protein 16g (32%) Fat 28g (43%) Sodium 489mg (20%) Fiber 15g (60%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4About 1 cup each

Amount Per Serving

Calories 441

% Daily Value*

Serving 1cup
Calories 441kcal 22%
Carbohydrates 35g 12%
Protein 16g 32%
Fat 28g 43%
Sodium 489mg 20%
Fiber 15g 60%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.