Description
A creamy, rich, and savory vegan stroganoff made with a cashew cream base and earthy mushrooms. This one-pot meal is perfect for meal prep, freezing well and tasting even better on day three.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup raw unsalted cashews (150g)
- 1.5 cups water (for soaking) plus extra for blending
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1.5 pounds cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or vegan butter
- 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon vegan Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme (or 1 tablespoon fresh)
- 1 bay leaf
- 8 ounces wide egg-free noodles or fettuccine
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Optional: 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- Optional: 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Soak cashews in hot water for 30 minutes (or overnight in cold water). Drain and rinse.
- Blend soaked cashews with 1 cup fresh water, lemon juice, and garlic powder until completely smooth. Set aside.
- Heat olive oil or vegan butter in a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat.
- Add diced onion and cook for 2-3 minutes until translucent. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add sliced mushrooms and cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they release water and brown deeply.
- Stir in tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, thyme, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1 minute to toast spices.
- Pour in vegetable broth and the blended cashew cream. Stir to combine and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Simmer the sauce for 5-6 minutes until it thickens slightly. Taste and adjust seasoning.
- While sauce simmers, cook pasta in salted boiling water according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- Add drained pasta to the mushroom sauce and toss to coat. Add reserved pasta water if the sauce is too thick.
- Remove bay leaf and stir in nutritional yeast if using.
- Portion into containers, cool to room temperature, and store in fridge or freezer.
Notes
For best results, ensure cashews are fully blended for a smooth sauce. Brown the mushrooms well to develop umami flavor. Reserve pasta water to help thicken the sauce. Cool completely before freezing to prevent ice crystals. Reheat with a splash of water or plant milk to restore creaminess.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 container (approx.
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 400
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 65
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 12
Keywords: vegan, stroganoff, mushroom, meal prep, freezer meals, one pot, cashew cream, gluten-free option, comfort food