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Mushroom Stroganoff

Sep 14, 2021 · Written by Dannii Martin · This post may contain affiliate links which earn us commissions if purchases are made · 44 Comments

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Diet: Gluten Free / Vegetarian
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A plate of Mushroom stroganoff and rice with a text title overlay.

With a selection of different mushrooms, some garlic, shallots and crème fraiche, this Mushroom Stroganoff recipe is a creamy and comforting vegetarian meal that will help you to cut down on meat and you won't even miss it. Serve it with rice, on a baked potato or add the leftovers to quesadillas.

Two plates of Mushroom Stroganoff next to a small pot of mustard.

In a bid to eat less meat and to lower our calorie intake a little bit, we have been eating a lot more mushrooms. Not only do they have a really meaty texture, but they are super low in calories and can really bulk out a meal making you feel fuller for less.

The key to making this Stroganoff a weeknight winner is to use as many different kind of mushrooms that you can find.

Don't just stick to plain white mushrooms, as there are so many out there with such different textures and flavours. The creme fraiche makes it super creamy and a spoonful of mustard adds a lot of extra flavour.

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Why you will love it

  • Ready in under 10 minutes
  • Under 170 calories per portion
  • Easy to adapt to make vegan
  • Can be served lots of different ways
  • Very cheap to make

Ingredients needed

  • Mushrooms - The key to this dish being the best it can be is to use a selection of different mushrooms. We have some options below on what ones to use.
  • Shallots - You could finely dice a standard brown onion, but we really like the sweetness of shallots.
  • Garlic - Fresh is always best, but you could save some time and use chopped garlic from a jar.
  • Creme fraiche - This is what makes the mushroom stroganoff really creamy. We used 0% fat to keep it lighter, but you can use full fat if you like.
  • Mustard - This adds a burst of flavour to the stroganoff. We used wholegrain, but you could use Dijon if you prefer.
  • Paprika - This adds a really delicious smokiness to the stroganoff.
  • Parsley - It is quite a heavy dish, but parsley adds some freshness to it.

A full ingredients list with measurements is in the recipe card below.

Step by step

One: Put a little olive oil in a large non stick frying pan and add the roughly chopped mushrooms, finely chopped shallots and minced garlic. Gently cook over a high heat for 5 minutes, stirring ever minute, until the shallots have softened.

Chopped mushrooms and shallots in a frying pan.

Two: Turn the heat off and add the creme fraiche, mustard, paprika and salt and pepper.

Cooked shopped mushrooms and shallots in a frying pan with dollops of cream and mustard. Paprika is sprinkled over everything.

Three: Mix well.

Mushroom stroganoff in a frying pan with an orange spatula.

Four: Serve on rice with parsley.

Mushroom Stroganoff on a blue and white plate with chopped parsley sprinkled on top.

What mushrooms to use

We are a little bit mushroom obsessed at the moment. They are so versatile and we are loving discovering all the different ones out there now that supermarkets are starting to stock more than the basic type.

This recipe uses button, shittake, oyster, mini portobello, wild and chestnut mushrooms and that gives this dish so much texture and flavour. But you can use any mushrooms.

A selection of mixed mushrooms arranged on a metallic surface.

Don't like mushrooms?

Whilst stroganoff is traditionally made with beef and originates in Russia, we ate some incredible mushroom stroganoff when we visited Poland a couple of years ago and were amazed at just how easy it was to recreate when we got home.

As with lots of Eastern European meals, this is really budget friendly (if you used just the basic type of mushrooms) as a lot of the added flavour comes from things you would have in your cupboard anyway, like mustard and paprika.

I know that there are a lot of anti-mushroom people out there, but they probably aren't reading this recipe. If you live with a mushroom hater, then you could easily have two pans on the go - one with mushrooms and one with chicken/beef and add the same sauce to both for a mushroom stroganoff and a meat based stroganoff.

We are big on trying to make dinner time as easy as possible, even when everyone does have different tastes.

Vegetarian Stroganoff on top of rice with chopped parsley sprinkled on top.

What to serve it with

When it comes to serving the stroganoff, you have lots of options. We served it with rice, as it is cheap and filling, but we have also had it stirred through pasta and on a baked potato for dinner.

You know we are big fans of leftovers too, so we usually make a double batch of this and we have made some epic quesadillas with it as well as adding it a brioche bun with some homemade slaw. That one is messy, but totally worth it!

Mushroom Stroganoff served on two blue and white plates surrounded dishes of cream, mustard and rice.

FAQs

How to make vegan mushroom stroganoff

This recipe is really easy to make vegan, as the majority of ingredients are vegan already. It's just the creme fraiche that you need to swap for a vegan alternative, and Oatly do a great one. You could even add some fried tofu for some vegan protein.

Can mushroom stroganoff be frozen?

You can freeze it, but the creme fraiche tends to separate a bit and it changes the texture when reheated. It's so quick and easy to cook from fresh (it takes less than 10 minutes) that I would recommend just cooking it when you plan to eat it.

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Extra tips

• This isn't the best recipe for freezing, as the creme fraiche can separate when reheated. But, it only takes 10 minutes so it's best cooked fresh.
• You can make this vegan by using Oatly dairy free creme fraiche instead.
• The key to this recipe is using a selection of different mushrooms, so try to add a variety.
• You could add some chopped chicken or steak strips to this, but cooking times would vary.

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Recipe

Mushroom Stroganoff on a blue and white plate with chopped parsley sprinkled on top

Mushroom Stroganoff

By: Dannii Martin
With a selection of different mushrooms, some garlic, shallots and crème fraîche, this Mushroom Stroganoff is a creamy and comforting vegetarian meal that will help you to cut down on meat and you won't even miss it.
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Gluten Free
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Vegetarian
4.98 from 45 votes
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Russian
Prep: 5 minutes mins
Cook: 6 minutes mins
Total: 11 minutes mins
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 166kcal
Allergens:
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Mustard

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil
  • 300 g (1.33 cups) Mixed mushrooms - chopped
  • 4 Shallots - diced
  • 2 Garlic clove - crushed
  • 4 tablespoon 0% Creme fraiche
  • 1 tablespoon Wholegrain mustard
  • 0.5 teaspoon Paprika
  • 1 pinch Sea salt and ground black pepper
  • Fresh parsley - for serving

Instructions

  • Heat 1 tablespoon Olive oil in a large pan and add 300 g Mixed mushrooms, 4 Shallots and 2 Garlic clove. Gently cook for 6 minutes, until the shallots have softened. 
  • Turn the heat off and stir in 4 tablespoon 0% Creme fraiche, 1 tablespoon Wholegrain mustard, 0.5 teaspoon Paprika and 1 pinch Sea salt and ground black pepper.
  • Mix well.
  • Serve with rice and sprinkle with Fresh parsley.

Recipe Tips

  • This isn't the best recipe for freezing, as the creme fraiche can separate when reheated. But, it only takes 10 minutes so it's best cooked fresh.
  • You can make this vegan by using Oatly creme fraiche instead.
  • The key to this recipe is using a selection of different mushrooms, so try to add a variety.
  • You could add some chopped chicken or steak strips to this, but cooking times would vary.

Nutritional Information

Serving: 1portion | Calories: 166kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 10mg | Potassium: 803mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin C: 9.1mg | Calcium: 530mg | Iron: 1.3mg

The nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but we have endeavoured to be as accurate as possible.

As all appliances vary, cooking times are a guide. Please note that by changing the serving size, the cooking time may also need to be altered.

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Comments

  1. MissPond says

    January 29, 2018 at 7:51 am

    5 stars
    What a tasty and quick recipe Dannii! These scales seem genius, I'll have to check them out :)

    Reply
  2. Hannah says

    January 29, 2018 at 12:02 am

    I didnt know you could get scales like that.il have to try this as it looks very tasty.

    Reply
  3. Deanna says

    January 28, 2018 at 11:47 pm

    I need to get one these scales! This recipe, wow! Looks simply amazing!

    Reply
  4. Susan says

    January 28, 2018 at 11:23 pm

    I'm going to try this. When it says whole grain mustard I'm not sure what you are referring to.

    Reply
  5. Helen Costello says

    January 28, 2018 at 10:26 pm

    5 stars
    Mushrooms are one of my most favourite food - Always happy when you post a new mushroom recipe and stroganoff is one of my faves! Looking at getting healthier in a serious way at the moment so going to be revisiting a lot of your recipes.

    Reply
  6. Veena Azmanov says

    January 28, 2018 at 9:21 pm

    5 stars
    I have not had mushroom stroganoff in years!! This sounds so delicious.!! I love the aroma of mushrooms when they are cooking in the sauce

    Reply
  7. Janice says

    January 28, 2018 at 8:01 pm

    5 stars
    I love how simple this recipe is, mushrooms are such a great ingredient for a vegetarian meal.

    Reply
  8. Choclette says

    January 28, 2018 at 6:31 pm

    Love mushroom stroganoff. I haven't made it for years though and have no idea why. Sometimes you just need a reminder and now I've had one :) Those scales sound rather splendid. I've only recently started weighing for portion control, so this is useful too.

    Reply
  9. Lisa Huff says

    January 28, 2018 at 6:25 pm

    Oh my goodness, delicious! And how fun is that scale with the app?! Checking it out now...

    Reply
  10. Hannah says

    January 28, 2018 at 6:17 pm

    5 stars
    I love that your recipes are healthy comfort food. My grandma used to make a stroganoff and it was practically 90% full fat cream. So it will be nice to make a healthier version of it.

    Reply
  11. Casey says

    January 28, 2018 at 6:15 pm

    I like that you can link those scales up to an app - that would be handy for calorie counting for sure.
    Can this recipe be done with Greek yoghurt instead of creme fraiche?

    Reply
  12. Bintu | Recipes From A Pantry says

    January 28, 2018 at 5:53 pm

    5 stars
    Those scales sound incredible - I love that they can be used with such a brilliant app! I do love a mushroom stroganoff, yours looks divine!

    Reply
  13. Sandi says

    January 28, 2018 at 5:51 pm

    5 stars
    This looks like a wonderful recipe to make for my family.

    Reply
  14. Victoria Wells says

    January 28, 2018 at 5:39 pm

    5 stars
    I make creamy mushrooms for pasta quite often, but why have I never thought to put mustard in the sauce? It always feels like it is missing something (which I presume is extra cheese), but I think it must be mustard.

    Reply
  15. Steph says

    January 28, 2018 at 5:38 pm

    5 stars
    I need more low calories meals and this is perfect. I love mushrooms, but I am not very creative with how I use them. Cheers dannii.

    Reply
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