Friends, prepare yourselves for a hug in the form of a recipe.
Consider this your go-to dish when comfort food is on the brain. Not only is it hearty and satisfying, it’s also simple, requiring just 10 basic ingredients and 40 minutes to make (from start to finish). Let’s comfort food!
The base for this dish is a mushroom and lentil gravy/stew.
It starts with sautéed shallot and mushrooms seasoned with coconut aminos, salt, and pepper for rich, deep flavor. Then come lentils, thyme for aromatics, and vegetable broth. As that’s simmering away, start your mashed potatoes.
The mashed potatoes are easy to make as well. Simply peel (or leave skin on for more texture), boil until tender, and mash!
You can go 100 different ways with seasoning mashed potatoes, but we kept things simple: a little salt, pepper, and olive oil, with a few dashes of almond milk for creaminess. SERIOUS yum. For more flavor, you could also add fresh garlic, herbs, or even some vegan parmesan cheese.
All that’s left to do is serve! For garnish, we went for more fresh thyme and a little parsley. Vegan parmesan adds a bit more flavor, but it’s certainly optional.
We hope you all LOVE this dish! It’s:
Super hearty
Comforting
Flavorful
Healthy
Fiber- + Protein-packed
Quick + Easy
& So tasty
This would make a delicious easy weeknight meal for two or a hearty side for four. It’s reminiscent of Shepherd’s Pie but far easier to make! Plus, you can sauce up the filling a bit more so it’s more like mashed potatoes and gravy. Total swoon!
If you’re into hearty meals, check out our Moroccan Lentil Stuffed Eggplant, Rich Red Curry with Roasted Vegetables, 1-Pot Everyday Lentil Soup, Crispy Gluten-Free Eggplant Parmesan, or Vegan Pumpkin Mac ‘n’ Cheese!
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Lentil Mushroom Stew over Mashed Potatoes
Ingredients
POTATOES
- 1 pound yellow potatoes, peeled and quartered evenly (I left on some skin for texture)
- Sea salt + black pepper to taste
- 1-2 Tbsp olive oil (if avoiding oil, add more almond milk or vegetable broth)
- 2-4 Tbsp unsweetened almond milk or vegetable broth (for added moisture)
MUSHROOM LENTIL GRAVY
- 1 Tbsp water (or avocado or olive oil)
- 1/2 cup chopped shallot
- 2 cups sliced cremini (or button) mushrooms
- 1-2 Tbsp coconut aminos
- 1 Pinch each salt and pepper
- 2 Tbsp chopped fresh thyme (or sub rosemary // use dried if fresh is unavailable)
- 2/3 cup dry green lentils (rinsed + drained // optional: soak overnight in cool water to improve digestibility)
- 2-3 cups vegetable broth (or store-bought)
- 1 Tbsp tomato paste (optional)
- 2 Tbsp mashed potatoes (recipe above // for thickness)
GARNISH optional
- Fresh chopped parsley
- Vegan Parmesan Cheese
Instructions
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Heat a large rimmed pan over medium heat. Once hot, add oil or water and shallot and sauté for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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Add mushrooms and coconut aminos and increase heat to medium-high. Sauté for 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Add a pinch of salt and pepper.
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Add thyme, lentils, and 2 cups (480 ml // or the smaller end of the range if adjusting recipe size) vegetable broth. Bring to a low boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, reduce heat to a simmer and cook on low for about 20 minutes, adding more broth as needed if the mixture looks dry.
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In the meantime, add potatoes to a large pot and cover with water so they are just submerged. Bring to a boil on high heat and cook for 12-15 minutes or until they slide off easily when pierced with a knife.
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Once tender, drain potatoes and add back to pot or a mixing bowl. Season with salt, pepper, and a bit of olive oil and mash until tender and fluffy. For added moisture in place of oil, add unsweetened plain almond milk or vegetable broth.
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Once lentils are tender, taste sauce and adjust flavor as needed, adding more salt or coconut aminos for saltiness, pepper for spice, or tomato paste for more depth of flavor (optional - we didn't find it necessary). Turn off heat and let the mixture rest so flavors can deepen. Add the 2 Tbsp (30 g // or more as needed) mashed potatoes to the lentil mushroom stew and stir in to thicken.
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To serve, divide mashed potatoes between serving plates or bowls and top with desired amount of lentil and mushroom gravy. Garnish with fresh parsley, vegan parmesan cheese, or more thyme, if desired.
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Store leftovers separately, covered, up to 4 days in the refrigerator or in the freezer up to 1 month. Reheat on the stovetop or in a 350 degree F (176 C) oven until hot.
Notes
*Nutrition information is a rough estimate calculated with 1 Tbsp oil and without optional ingredients.
*As written, this recipe heartily serves 2 as an entrée or 4 as a side.
Nutrition Per Serving (1 of 4)
- Calories: 276
- Fat: 7.7g
- Saturated fat: 0.9g
- Sodium: 201mg
- Carbohydrates: 43.4g
- Fiber: 10.3g
- Sugar: 5.2g
- Protein: 9g
Omg this is my new favorite dinner recipe! So yummy and satisfying !!
Thanks, Dima!
It was delicious! And my partner loved it.
Another gorgeous recipe Dana!
I made the mushroom part in advance so didn’t add potato in to thicken in, instead I just let it reduce with the lid off for the last few minutes of cooking and it turned out beautifully.
Thanks so much for sharing, Ellie. We are so glad you enjoyed it! Next time, would you mind leaving a rating with your review? It’s super helpful for us and other readers. Thanks so much! Xo
So excited to make the recipe! It’s just about done. I don’t have tomato paste on hand, so I think that will definitely deepen the flavor next time. I used dried thyme, but added more pepper to deepen the flavor. Would like to try fresh herbs some time.
I decided to make just the lentils and mushrooms. And serve over tricolor quinoa because that is what I have on hand.
Question 1: If not making mashed potatoes, is there another suggestion to thicken the mushroom lentil part?
Question 2: Was I supposed to leave the lid off while simmering for 20 min? I found it was still “soupy” after 20 with the lid mostly on, so I just removed the lid to cook down more. I’m new to the science of cooking. ;-)
Hi Daina, for question 2- that’s the perfect solution! Or increase the heat next time so it boils out more quickly. For question 1- perhaps try adding flour to thicken? Or simply omit!
Making it for the second time as I write this.
Wholesome food to make you feel good. Found it because I was craving mashed potatoes and wanted something vegetarian to go with them.
I’ve used soy sauce as a coconut aminos substitute in case that’s helpful for anyone in the future.
Truly nourishing dish on a budget too.
Thank you so much!!!
We’re so glad you enjoy this recipe, Kim! Thanks so much for sharing!
I absolutely love this recipe- I’ve made it a ton! Unfortunately, lentils are hard to come by right now in grocery stores around me due to coronavirus… Do you suggest a bean or grain substitute? Or walnuts? Thank you!!
I could see mung beans, kidney beans, or a blend of walnuts, chopped beans, and other veggies being nice!
This is so absolutely delicious, easy, healthy and so comforting. Exactly what we need during such turbulent times. Thank you for all your wonderful recipes keeping us sane and healthy. I make so much of your delicious food and am forever grateful to you. As an aside I don’t love garlic as much as you do and tend to leave it out and everything is just as yummy. Many blessings to you
Thanks so much for your kind words and lovely review, Lisa. We are so glad you enjoy our recipes and are able to modify to your preference! Next time, would you mind leaving a rating with your review? It’s super helpful for us and other readers. Thanks so much! Xo
Is there anything you can use as a substitute for coconut aminos?
Tamari! Just use less as it is stronger.
This was so easy and delicious! It was the perfect meal to make after a long day, came together quickly and was warm and comforting – I mean, how can you go wrong with mashed potatoes and mushrooms?! Loved it, it’s definitely a keeper in the winter rotation!
This was so dreamy! This was so delish! Thank you!
Thanks so much for the lovely review, Elizabeth. We are so glad you enjoyed it! Next time, would you mind leaving a rating with your review? It’s super helpful for us and other readers. Thanks so much! Xo
We just made this and it was oh so good and comforting!! Also easy to make and I had everything on hand. My family loves it. Thank you so much for another great recipe!
Yay! We’re so glad your family enjoyed it, Kathleen! Thanks for sharing!
At the request of my super picky 4-year-old, I’m making this for dinner tonight for the 2nd night in a row. This dish is a major crowd pleaser, both for being delicious and so perfectly comfort food-y. I used red lentils instead of green and Herbes de Provence rather than just thyme, but it’s delicious nonetheless. Even threw in a bag of baby spinach at the end and it went unnoticed by the child because it’s so yummy otherwise. Thanks for yet another really yummy comforting recipe during this weird time. ❤️
We’re so glad you and your family enjoy it, Jenny! Thanks so much for sharing! xo
I love the simplicity of ingredients in this. Super delicious on this rainy Southern California day. Thank you!
Very good and needs the extra umph- fresh thyme, extra aminos, and tomato paste. I used the instant pot for my potatoes so this came together really fast. I will double next time so there are leftovers for my family of four.
Thanks Dana!!
Thanks for sharing, Caroline!
We made this for dinner last night – our quarantine stock-up included almost all of these ingredients! I subbed tamari for coconut aminos and added a spoonful of Treeline french cheese with basil (vegan) to the potatoes. The result was a warm, satisfying meal that I’ve since texted to friends and family, insisting they make it soon!
That’s great! Thanks for sharing, Madeline!
I made this on a rainy and cold spring day, and it made my house smell like Thanksgiving! My kids are crazy and don’t like mushrooms (the horror!), so I added chopped carrots, celery, a cubed Yukon potato (bc you can never have too many potatoes) and a bay leaf. Next time I am doubling the recipe so I can actually have leftovers! This stew would also be amazing over pasta or a baked potato.
My mother was skeptical that something so simple would taste so good and feel satisfied. Bowled her over!
Hi Dana. I made this recipe today. It was soooo delicious. I added some garlic and red bell pepper to the stew and used split red Lentils as I didn’t have green. Also had some baked sweet potatoes from yesterday and used them in stead of mashed potatoes. Will definately make this again.
Hi Motte, we’re so glad you enjoyed it! Thanks so much for the lovely review!
I figure it’s about time I leave a review for this recipe. I’ve made it more times than I can count. If I could give it 10/10 stars I would :) This is one of my favorite recipes. When I want comfort food this is my go to. I will say, use fresh Thyme!! One time I forgot to get thyme from the store and decided to try to use dried rosemary instead – it doesn’t hold a candle to the the flavor of the fresh thyme. I usually use baby bella mushrooms because they’re always available in my local store. Also, sometimes for the mashed potatoes I will roast a head of garlic and mash that into the potatoes with some salt – sooo good. And lastly for anyone else who is married to someone who doesn’t like mushrooms, I usually wind up making a 2nd batch of this and omitting the mushrooms and adding a bit more lentils. It turns out great and my husband enjoys it (although let’s be honest, it’s not as good as the version with mushrooms!!). Make this recipe!! You won’t regret it!
SO amazing! Thanks for sharing, Olivia! So kind!
Super helpful review, Olivia! I was just wondering what to do for a picky eater (my husband detests mushrooms). And, I currently don’t have any mushrooms and probably won’t be going to the store anytime soon. I’ll try it tonight without mushrooms, but totally look forward to trying it with mushrooms next time (because I love them)!
Question: Any suggestions or ideas to replace/substitute mushrooms instead of omit them? Thank you!
Hi Kara, we would think cauliflower, carrots, and celery would be nice here, too :D
Made it with carrots and celery instead of mushrooms (1:1 ratio). It turned out great! Reminded me a little of shepherds pie! I did add some tomato paste and more salt/pepper at the end because I used a mixture of low sodium/no salt added broth. No doubt in my mind that it would’ve been better using the original recipe (with mushrooms)! Can’t wait to make it again unedited!!… Dreaming of mushrooms right now…
this was DELICIOUS! i added some chopped parsnips, hot chili oil, turmeric and a pinch of za’atar just for kicks. and for the potatoes i added truffle salt and some garlic. thank you for this absolutely yummy and easy recipe!
I have made this twice now: once with dried thyme (I do not recommend – the dried leaves gave an awful texture) and yesterday with fresh time and increased the potatoes, mushrooms, and lentils (1.5lbs potatoes with skins, 1lb mushrooms, and 1 cup lentils). I really like this but I would like to increase the plant protein more. I am considering pairing this with a good recipe for tofu mashed potatoes (still looking for one that suits). Increasing the mushrooms and lentils brought me up to 16 grams of protein per serving. I’d like to get to 25 grams or above. Soaking the lentils definitely helps with digestibility as I have IBS.
Made this for dinner on Friday night and it was a huuuge hit! I used dried rosemary and it gave the stew such a wonderful flavor! I also added a can of diced tomatoes, to increase sauciness, and it worked perfectly. Oh and the mashed potatoes with almond milk? Wow! I’ll definitely be making this again, thank you.
Wow. I loved this and will add it to my regular repertoire of meals. Not only was it delicious but also easy and fast. Having the leftovers tonight with baked yams since I scarfed all the potatoes. Yum! Thanks!
I have been adapting to a whole food plant based way of eating and this has become a “go-to” recipe for lentils that I seem to be making on a weekly basis now. There is something that is so satisfying as lentil gravy on mash potatoes. I have been using shiitake mushrooms with it and for the mash potatoes I don’t bother peeling for extra nutrition and it makes it even less work! Easy recipe. This is so yummy.
I added soaked Bulgar wheat to thicken and used 1 cup soaked chopped dried mushrooms…the lentil gravy was excellent as a base for shepards pie.Thanks for this recipe!
Thanks for sharing, Moni! Next time would you mind adding a rating to your review? It’s super helpful to us and other readers! xo
Easy, comfort food! I added some chopped carrots just because I love carrots ha, it worked out perfectly! I did add the tomato paste, great addition to the gravy.
Yum, just yum. I’ll be making this again tonight – 3rd time.
Believe it or not, we’re not into mashed potatoes so we eat it over french fries, which always seem to be in the freezer when we need them.
Love that idea! Thanks for sharing, Lisa!
Yummy comfort food.
Incredible! So simple, yet so rich in flavor. This is my husband’s new favorite meal. MB, THANK YOU!
I added a head of roasted garlic to the mashed potatoes, followed everything else exactly and it was delicious!
Actually remembered to double the recipe this time as I’m learning that if it’s from MB we are going to want leftovers!!!
We are a vegetarian, gluten free, celiac household and your recipes are a game changer. I now love cooking and feel confident to have friends over for dinner as everyone always loves your recipes! So much better than just salad and beans =] I cannot say thank you enough!!
Absolutely love this recipe. I’m lazy and just use canned lentils which is just as good. simple and delish Meal loved by all! Thank you!
I am assuming I would need to soak the lentils first? Did I miss that part?
It’s not essential. But feel free to soak if desired.
I had some leftover lentils I needed to use up. This recipe is absolutely fantastic. So comforting, savory, and satisfying. My somewhat picky teen boy even liked it. Anything with mashed potatoes is usually a win- this did not disappoint! I didn’t use the optional tomato paste (I didn’t want to then have tomato paste to have to use up), skipped the oil also. Otherwise I made it pretty much as is. I don’t eat a lot of lentils- this will certainly change that! This will be in regular rotation. Thanks for all the great recipes.
Thanks for sharing, Marie! We’re so glad you and your teen both enjoyed it!
Thank you for all of your recipes! Tasty but really easy!! I made this for my dad who is vegan age 81 for heart disease. He loved this and it was a hit with other guests AnD my 1 year old nephew!
Tasty. I added the tomato paste and extra aminos. yum
We’re so glad everyone enjoyed it! Thanks for sharing!
Made this tonight and it was great! I served it over mashed sweet potatoes and it was great. Thanks for the great dish. I definitely added more salt and pepper and that really brought out the flavours.
We’re so glad you enjoyed it, Erin! Thanks so much for the lovely review! xo
I have made this a couple of times.
Tonight, I made it with mushroom stock (store bought, College Inn brand) and it really brought a delicious depth of flavor. I also used soy sauce instead of coconut aminos. The first time I made this, I used dried thyme and this time I used fresh – the fresh was 100x better and didn’t leave chewy pieces the way the dried thyme did.
However, my lentils were not evenly cooking with the 2 c of broth (the ones on top stayed hard because 2 c did not cover them completely), so I ended up adding more and more liquid, using 4 c total (I used the whole container of broth) and had to cover my pan as well. I think my lentils did not cook evenly the first time either, but it’s an easy enough fix that I wouldn’t dock the instructions (it could totally be something I’m doing wrong). This is a great recipe regardless! I served it with your Best Damn Vegan Mashed Potatoes recipe and used fresh roasted garlic in the potatoes.
Great idea to use mushroom stock! Thanks for sharing your experience, Lily!
I thought it was just okay. Maybe mine was not as great as the other reviewers because I used store bought broth? Otherwise I followed the recipe to a “T”. Could just be personal preference in taste. Idk.
Hi Ashlee, we do find that some store bought broths are not as flavorful as others. We prefer Imagine brand when going with store bought. Hope that helps!
Tasty, versatile dish! I soaked a package of dried porcini mushrooms and added them along with the button mushrooms, and threw in some of the soaking water as well since I was a little short on broth. I accidentally used dried oregano instead of dried thyme (whoops!) but it still turned out good. I added a splash of red wine vinegar at the end for a little extra zip and served it over egg noodles.
Thanks for sharing, Lena! xo
This dish is absolutely delicious! Even for a meat loving family (including young kids!)
Wonderful! Thanks for sharing, Liz! Next time would you mind adding a rating to your review? It’s super helpful to us and other readers! xo
Have made this twice now, excellent flavors! First time served over mashed potatoes as in recipe, second time over baked spaghetti squash, that was good too!
Lovely – thanks, Karen!
This dish is so much more than the sum of its parts–and that’s considering how awesome its individual parts are. I doubled the recipe, using tamari instead of coconut aminos and vegetable broth to mash the potatoes. I mostly eyeballed amounts, and the final product is still scrumptious. As promised, this recipe was definitely easy and quick to make.
I’ve been writing this review for a while now because I keep stopping to eat more. True story.
Wonderful – thanks for sharing, Sandra!!
This was so amazing even my 4.5 yo loved it(she had thw gravy over bowtie pasta(shes not a fan of mashed potatoes!?!?)
I subbed rosemary for thyme since i have a huge rosemary bush. It was so much more than i expected!
We had a few bites of it over noodles(my daughters leftovers) and its amazing that way as well!
It’ll definitly be on a regular rotation for us!!
Also, i didnt have shallots so i just used a small yellow onion. I use better than veggie bouillion instead of broth too
Wonderful! Thanks for sharing your changes, Jen!
Very yummy and comforting! This recipe goes into our family favourites! Kids and grownups loved it!
I’ve made this recipe twice and first time lentils were not nearly tender after 20 minutes, it took about 40-50 minutes for them to cook through. I used brown unsoaked lentils. Second time I pre-cooked lentils in Pressure cooker for 7 minutes and it turned out amazing.
We’re so glad you enjoyed it, Tetiana! We’ve heard that if lentils are older they can take longer to cook. We’re glad to hear the pressure cooker worked well though!
Wonderful! Made it two nights ago and was surprised at how well it turned out. I used onions since I didn’t have shallots and used a couple tablespoons of Better than Boullion in water since I didn’t have veggie broth. Also added some spinach that I needed to use. A great, easy, mid week stew for the rotation. Thank you!
Yay! Thanks, Sid! Next time would you mind adding a rating to your review? It’s super helpful to us and other readers! xo
Great idea to add spinach! I’ll try that next time too!
This is one of my favorites! It has such a comforting, Thanksgiving dinner kind of flavor… But without being too heavy or indulgent. It’s a great week night dinner for fall and winter. I always add the optional tomato paste :)
We’re so glad you enjoy it! Thanks so much for the lovely review! xo
I have made this recipe so many times and it is always delicious and warm and comforting and filling. The thyme really makes this recipe, I love how all the flavors combine.
I usually intend to make this as a side dish, but I love it so much I end up eating mostly the lentil stew for dinner!
Wonderful – thanks for sharing, Kaylee!
Love this recipe! I added some chopped garlic cloves and white wine to the lentils and used Tamari instead of the coconut aminos. Tasted amazing, will definitely make it again! Thank you for sharing.
Lovely! Thanks for sharing, Martina!
I also added a few garlic cloves! I didnt have coconut aminos and uswd soy sauce
Deeeeeeellllliiiiiiicccciiiioooouuuusss !!!
I’m a bit cheeky and added some white wine to the lentils, but I’ve made them before and they’re really good with or without white wine ;) Also, I used veggie cube broth and even with this cheep/lazy alternative the meal was amazing! And the mashed potatoes were just as good as they would be with milk & butter if not better! I never thought to use veggie broth instead of milk!
Thanks for another great recipe!
So glad you enjoyed it! xo
This recipe was absolutely delicious! I will definitely make this again and again! Thank you for sharing
Thanks so much for the lovely review, Jill. We are so glad you enjoyed it! Next time, would you mind leaving a rating with your review? It’s super helpful for us and other readers. Thanks so much! xo
I absolutely love this recipe, I make it almost weekly. I add in the tomato paste and 1/2 a tbsp of gravy powder and oh my goddddddddd it’s DELICIOUS. Thank you for bringing this into my life!
Thanks so much for the lovely review, Ashleigh. We are so glad you enjoy this recipe! Next time, would you mind leaving a rating with your review? It’s super helpful for us and other readers. Thanks so much! xo
I have tried this recipe 4 times and each time the lentils take close to an hour to cook. I am using red lentils, I am almost using to much liquid so I know they are not in want of that, I’ve trie this on low, medium low and high heat but nothing gets the time to 20 minutes. what am I doing wrong? do the lentils need to be soaked? I’ve looked for other red lentil recipes and they all say 20 minutes as well but nothing about soaking.
Andrew, red lentils should generally take only 5-10 minutes to cook – they’re so small and tender. Green and brown and black varieties can take longer. One option is to cook the lentils separate in boiling water until tender to speed cooking, and then add them to the sauce. Hope that helps!
Andrew, are you maybe using whole red lentils? There is a split version that does not need to be soaked (although I always soak at least for 30 mins with split lentils). For whole lentils, I’d still soak overnight or least 8 hours. It should quicken the cook time significantly once you get cooking!
This is *insanely* good. Definitely a staple.
Thanks, Ruth Ann!
Hi team Minimalist Baker, do you think water would work instead of veggie broth? I am in a place where store-bought is not readily available and I may not find time to make my own… if I do attempt it with water, what should I tweak?
It won’t have as much flavor, so that’s my main concern. I’d add a bit of tomato paste, nutritional yeast, and more onion / garlic to the pan to help compensate if I were you.
I followed this recipe, mostly to a T, and it was delicious! Major umami flavour. I did use an immersion blender to blend some of the gravy so it was smoother but still had lots of texture. Next time I would cut my mushrooms a bit chunkier.
Made this for lunch today! Was enjoyed by all ( Vegan and not alike). I found the stew was a bit thin and needed more potato to thicken than was called for. I will reduce the liquid some next time!
I love this recipe, so delicious and comforting. When I make it again, I think I will add more mushrooms. I bought a box of mushrooms that had an additional cup than what the recipe calls for, next time I will use the full box. Letting it sit for a bit definitely deepened the flavors.
I absolutely love your recipe! I am writing vegetarian recipe round ups on my blog in 2019 for people who are trying to make more meat-free meals (everyone has to start somewhere). I would love to feature you. You can check out my blog (for beginner environmentalists) at sunshineguerrilla.com. Is it alright if I share this link to your recipe?
Hi Barbara, yes, a link is fine, thanks! Please refer to this guide for more information on sharing our recipes. Thanks!
I haven’t made this yet, though looking at it and reading the comments I can’t wait to fix this for my daughter. That being said, she is the only non meat eater in our family. Fixing larger meals for her is a waste because most recipes are made to feed a family not an individual.
My question is besides the mashed potatoes, could this recipe be freezer friendly?
It should freeze fine, yes!
This stew was SO SO delicious and hearty. My lentils took a bit longer to cook (about 10 minutes more), so I just kept them simmering, adding hot water little by little if they looked dry, until the lentils were perfect. I served these with the aptly named “Best Damn Vegan Mashed Potatoes” instead of the mash in this recipe. The chives and garlic in the potatoes went really well with the stew. Served at a dinner party and multiple people asked me to send them the recipe. :)
One other thing—I made this the night before the dinner party to make life easier…. It heats up great on the stove! No one was the wiser. I’m from the Ina Garten school of “make it ahead”!
So glad you enjoyed these recipes! Thanks for sharing! xo
This is easy to make and tastes great! Thanks for the recipe.
I made this the other night and it was a big hit! I used soy sauce instead of coconut aminos and used the tomato paste. Thanks for the great recipe, I’ll definitely be making this again!
We loved this recipe! We nixed the tomato paste and used soy sauce in the lentils and dairy elements in the potatoes. We had it with a meat side because it needed to be eaten, but everyone eating felt it could stand on its own as a meal.
Finally tried this today after saving to pinterest ages ago. It was absolutely fantastic! I was making it ahead of time, so wasn’t making the mashed potatoes, so instead of mashed potatoes to thicken, I used 2 tablespoons cornstarch beaten with 1/4 cup of water. Worked great. Can’t wait to make again – it was such a warm and hearty dish to eat a cold winter’s evening.
Made this last night, it was delicious!
I added spinach, which goes so well with mushrooms and lentils.
Very flavorful and good comfort food!
This is pure comfort food to be sure.
I used black lentils that I soaked all day. I added carrots to mine too. I also used my InstaPot to cook the stew. Decreased liquid to 2 cups and cooked the stew for 15 minutes on high.
The flavors were perfectly blended. I let the stew bubble on the sauté setting for five additional minutes to further reduce liquids befor stirring in mashed potatoes.
I used a combination of red and gold baby potatoes for the mash. I added vegan keifer I made in the InstaPot to give the potatoes a tangy flavor. Yum!
This recipe is husband approved. And will definitely make it again and serve over polenta.
This has become my favorite deep winter comfort food. I ate it three times in ten days in December and I have been craving it now for over a week. Tonight is the night. This is FANTASTIC and it is the dish that made me love lentils, finally.
Wow! What an amazing surpise. As a recent vegan in conversion, I am still not confident in my cooking, but this recipe came out exactly as described or better: fragrant, delicious, filing and beautiful! Thank you so much!!
This has quickly become a favorite dinner in our house, the flavors are unbelievable. Minimalist Baker is my go to for all my recipes and she never disappoints, this was another amazing success that I will be adding to a weekly dinner rotation.
I would say if you are planning on having it as a main meal versus a side, I would double the recipe.
Hi, how much lentils should I add if they are already cooked?
Hi Judy! We recommend using uncooked lentils (or soaked) and adding them along with thyme and vegetable broth for best results in the recipe! If you try out the recipe using cooked lentils, report back on how it goes!
Excellent recipe, easy to make. I prefer using rosemary and 365 vegetable stock from Whole Foods. I use a bit of veg. stock to mash the potatoes. Thank you for another great meal!
I absolutely love this recipe! It’s so delicious, filling during this cold winter season. Nothing beats fluffy mashed potatoes and comforting lentils and mushrooms. Thank you!!
I made the mashed potatoes the night before in my instant pot.
I used the same amount of potatoes and put just enough water to cover them in the instant pot, then cook on high heat/pressure for 10 minutes. Instead of using vegetable broth in the potatoes, I used the leftover potato-water.
It was really yummy!
Yay! Glad to hear that, Jillian!
I made this and my husband loved it! I’m making it again tomorrow for some friends. Goes well with a side of lightly fried green beans + mushrooms + garlic.
Lovely – thanks Patricia!
Made it exactly as stated and all I can say is- amazing! Comfort food perfected! MAKE IT!
I have been making recipes off this amazing site for awhile now, and this recipe was so delicious that I decided I just have to leave a review and start contributing. I only used 2 cups vegetable broth but next time I will use more because it would be nice to have more sauciness to put over the potatoes. I also sauteed a bunch of garlic in 2 Tbsp of avocado oil and then added that into the mashing of potatoes for some extra flavor. Did not end up using tomato paste. Must try! I will definitely be making this again
The short YouTube video and the short list of ingredients convinced me to make this recipe. Next time, I need to double the amount so I have some leftover. I didn’t have coconut aminos, so I used soy sauce instead. Great for winter!
It was a cold day here in Phoenix and found this recipe to try…delicious..didn’t have coconut aminos so used a little Braggs Amino’s instead. Didn’t use tomato paste and didn’t have fresh thyme but it all worked out good and was totally delicious! Warmed me right up! Easy peasy to make! YUMMM
So. Good. I made this for a potluck and everyone loved it! So hearty and filling. I made noodles on the side so it was more of a pot-roast kind of dish. I had some leftovers so I just added a little bit of leftover tomato soup to them and it was delicious! This is such a versatile dish that you can really make your own. And so simple for me, as someone who doesn’t cook a lot. I’ll definitey make it again.
I made this for dinner and it was so good! I didn’t have coconut aminos and I intended to substitute with soy sauce but totally forgot. I added powdered coriander and laurelinstead of thyme and added chopped fresh tomatoes instead of the tomato paste. It was delicious, and I will do this again without a doubt.
Delicious! I used soy sauce instead of the coconut aminos!
Soo good! I didn’t have a couple of items so I substituted dried basil, shiitake mushrooms, red onion. and I added fresh dill in my potatoes. I will definitely be making this again.
Thanks for sharing your recipe changes! We are glad you enjoyed it.
I really liked this recipe but with my bouillon broth squares it got a bit salty, at least for us. I cook the lentils now as a side dish instead of tofu now.
I think a little white or red wine in the gravy would really work here.
Keep an eye on this as it cooks as you definitely may want to add more broth to keep it saucy! Mine dried up a bit.
I see someone else blended a little of the gravy and I love that idea!
Thanks for this yummy recipe – just made for the 1st time tonight! My ‘meat-loving’ hubby even liked it. I sub’d in Tamari Sauce for Coconut Aminos (didn’t have). I did use the tomato paste, plus added a generous splash of red wine. Very happy I doubled the recipe – leftovers!
Came out perfect as usual!
I made it with red lentils (because I didn’t have green) and used soy sauce instead of coconut aminos (same reason).
I’m not vegan and everytime I make a recipe of yours I just can’t believe how delicious and umami it comes out.
Thank you Dana!
Yay! We are so glad to hear that, Amit!
This sounds so easy and based on the comments very tasty. I’d like to try it but I don’t have the coconut aminos what can I use as a substitute?
Thanks.
Soy sauce. That’s what I have used every time I’ve made this craveable comfy food.
Beautiful video and music. Thanks. Going to try this next week.
We hope you love the recipe!
I made this for dinner tonight. Wow!! Easy to prepare but so delicious! I can’t wait to eat the leftovers tomorrow. Thanks for sharing this recipe. It’s a keeper!
We’re glad to hear that you enjoyed it, Leah!
SOOOO good. I subbed sweet potatoes and mashed them with light coconut milk (GAME CHANGER, amazing discovery) and threw in some kale with the lentils at the end. So yummy, haven’t had mushrooms in forever and this was a great way to put some to use! Thank you!
Just made this. No changes , perfect as is! My 7month old loves it too. I think this might be Thanksgiving Dinner!
I made this my for dinner tonight and my spouse loved it! He told me next time to double the recipe! LOL Thanks… this was amazing!
Looks delicious! Definitely making this for Thanksgiving for myself while the rest of my family eats turkey lol.
This was delicious and easy to make!!! My family loved it as well. I followed the recipe as is, the flavor was amazing. Definitely going to make it again!! Thanks for the great recipe!!
I am not vegan. But I am a vegetarian. What ingredient is the coconut aminos replacing? Could I use Worcestershire sauce instead? Or is it soy sauce?
Soy sauce
I made this tonight and it was really delicious. Great comfort food. I cooked the mushrooms a bit longer than called for in the recipe because I like them slightly browned. I also didn’t have shallot so I used half a yellow onion instead. Will be making this again!
This is soooo good! it’s unlike most other things I cook in terms of flavor profile but I love it! I didn’t use green lentils and I also added a little garlic powder + Trader Joes 21 season salute at the end. very filling and simple!
I made this for dinner tonight. It turned out very well. I would definitely make this when my non-vegan friends and family visit. This is one of those comfort food recipes you can’t resist on crisp fall day.
We are glad to hear that, Tara!
THANK YOUUUUUUUU. My new go-to fall dish (now that fall has finally arrived in Philly! Fingers crossed!) DE-LISH!!
I threw in some really tasty arugula from my local farmer’s market (crazy good).
Love your recipes! (I make a lot of your pancakes!)
Thank you!!
Yay! We are so glad you’re a fan of this recipe, Wendy!
Delicious but mine didn’t seem to get as saucy…will make sure I have extra broth on hand next time!
I made this last night using three large Portobella mushrooms and roasted garlic broth, it was delicious. What a great flavor combination. Dana, your recipes never disappoint!
I made it and it was delicious! I work for a health care facility where I cook for home bound people with HIV and various cancers. I make a bunch of meals during the week and freeze them to be delivered every Tuesday. I wanted to start making one vegetarian or vegan meal a month to see how the clients like it so I started with this! A couple of changes- I added more veggies to the stew, spinach carrot and zucchini (because I had it on hand). Then I swapped out the yellow potatoes for sweet potatoes and cauliflower. I added brown butter, a little cayenne and minced garlic. Wish I could show you the pics, it turned out great! Thanks a lot!
This recipe is fabulous and one of my favorites!! Is there any chance you have the nutrition info for just the stew, not including the potatoes? :-)
I was thinking of substituting potatoes for cassava! ?
I made this recipe and it was so hearty and delicious. I put my cooked potatoes in the food processor and whipped them up and that was SO delicious with it. I added garlic powder and rosemary because I love that. My roommate who doesn’t like the texture of mushrooms loved it but had to eat around the mushrooms so when she made the recipe herself, she bought Pacifica brand mushroom soup and used that instead because she doesn’t like the texture. I know many people don’t love the texture of mushrooms so if it looks good to you, try that! This is one of my favorite recipes I’ve tried so far.
Great! Thanks for sharing your process, Claire! We are glad you enjoyed this dish :D
I made this yummy and hearty dish this evening! Thank you! Thank you! I loved it so much I know it will become a go-to dish! I didn’t have potatoes but used yams instead.
Yay! Thanks for sharing, Teresa!
This was good and very filling! I ended up blending about a cup of the lentil mixture and mixing it back in to make it more of a gravy than a soup. I added garlic, blue cheese, butter and rosemary to the potatoes.
This was delicious! I followed the recipe exactly and it came out great. It was especially good the next day as the flavors came together even more. It will definitely be in the rotation for dinners!
Whoop! We are glad you loved it, Kim!
Made this added a hand full of spinach leaves it was awesome
Great! Glad to hear it, Melinda!
Hi Dana,
How did you manage to cook your lentils in about 20 minutes? I made this recipe today, and let me tell you, it did not take 20 minutes. I soaked them over night, I cooked them for two almost 3 hours, and they were not soft yet. Did you do anything different? I’d appreciate some tips. Aside from the cooking time being long, the recipe is delicious.
I was not in a peeling and mashing kind of mood, so I served over brown rice and it was amazing!!! I thickened with cornstarch. Next time over potatoes for sure.
This was a great substitute for me when the rest of the family were eating beef stew. I really can not eat red meat as it gives me stomach cramps. I’m really happy to have found such a tasty alternative – I didn’t feel like I was missing out at all ??. I had to box it up and put in the freezer quickly before I went back for seconds ?. I made no alterations and it was perfect!! Thank you for sharing ?
We are glad you enjoyed it, Karen!
I made this for dinner tonight and it was absolutely amazing! I subbed soy sauce for the coconut amenos, since that’s what I had. I loved the flavors. My non vegan family enjoyed it as well.
Does it have to be brown lentils for this recipe? I have a huge bag of red lentils I’m trying to use up – would they work here?
or sorry – green lentils? May red lentils be used in place of green for this recipe or not recommended?
Hi Hayley! You can, but red lentils cook faster and tend to become mushier. So if you’re OK with that, go for it!
I just made this recipe and its amazing, I love the texture, the flavour <3
First of all, this was delicious!! The recipe is easy to follow and I’d highly recommend! Something about the combo of mashed potatoes and lentils was just absolutely heavenly. My ONLY critique/suggestion is regarding the cook time for the lentils. As others point out, 20 min on low is definitely not long enough. I didn’t time how long it took to cook after my 20 min timer went off, but very possibly was closer to 40 min. I waited until most of the liquid had dissolved from the 2cups of veg broth & it was perfect. The video was extremely helpful in showing the type of consistency that the strew should have after fully cooked.
Love, love, love this recipe! The most delicious thing!
I wish i had discover your website 15 years ago!
I can’t wait to try the other recipes!
Thank you!! :)
Welcome to the site, Megi! We hope you enjoy all of the recipes :D
I just made this and it is delicious!!! I added a bunch of chopped carrots to the lentils & mushrooms about 1/2 way through cooking (which did take about twice as long as your recipe indicates) but otherwise followed the recipe as is. I definitely will be making this one again and again! Thank you!
I’ve made this twice now, first time when we were spending time on our 27′ boat, so needed something I could do on a two burner stove. It was delicious. Even better the second time when I made it back in my own kitchen. I soaked the lentils beforehand both times, and added less liquid. Thanks for a great recipe. The leftovers even taste wonderful cold straight from the fridge!
I made this last night and had an unexpected additional person to feed but it was reasonably quick, very easy and tasted delicious – thank you. I think I may try and add a bit of squash next time as well to make it even more chunky.
Squash would be a great addition, Gail!
Wow. Amazing. So delicious and easy to make. Super comforting. I followed the recipe, only adding a little smoked paprika for the depth (had no tomato paste) and a bit of spice (because I love spice). Perfect though! Thanks for a great recipe.
The recipe is genius and has seriously become one of my favorites. I used to have shepherds pie only on holidays because it was a three step process, now I have it weekly. I cook the gravy in my pressure cooker. Thank you!
Ps, I just ordered your cookbook!
Yay! We are so glad you love the recipe, Jill!
This was so flavorful and lovely. I’ll admit I was skeptical before making it, thinking there was no way such simple ingredients could come together into a comforting dish (and help me get over my craving for mashed potatoes, steak and gravy). And I was reeeeaaaally hesitating with those 2 tablespoons of thyme – it just seemed like an awful lot. But I trusted the recipe and went forward.
Boy am I glad I did! I’m so surprised by how comforting and delicious this is! I made it for my meal prep, can’t wait to eat it all this week!
I made it with cauliflower mash, which made it even healthier, but kept it satisfying. Thanks Dana, you’ve done it again!
Yay! We’re so glad to hear that! Thanks for sharing!
I made this dish, for my non-vegan family. I personally am vegan. They LOVED it!! Yes, I too loved it! I am adding it to my personal recipe book. Yummy! My family is always so skeptical, so it’s nice when they enjoy a non-vegan dish. Thank you for sharing!!
This was scrumptious!
This recipe is a hit at my house! Made it twice now and it is so good! It has such a delicious meaty umami quality to it! I did use russet potatoes instead of Yukon potatoes because that’s what I had but still so good!
Yay! Glad you enjoyed it, Mandy!
I’ve been looking for a way to use lentils that wasn’t in soup so that my one year old daughter could eat them more easily and this was perfect! I didn’t make the mashed potato portion since I had some left over from another meal, but the lentil/mushroom portion was delicious and easy/fast to make for this busy mom!
This was very flavorful! My husband does not always like that I try to make more plant-based meals, but he loved this dish, as did I. I will definitely be making this again. Thank you very much!
I made this last night for dinner, and it was excellent. I didn’t have tomato paste, so I substituted red miso with a splash of apple cider vinegar, and it seemed to work just fine!
I used rosemary instead of thyme, and rather than add the chopped herbs to the stew, I bruised a sprig of rosemary and added it to the pan, removing it after about 15 minutes. Rosemary can be overpowering for me, and this gave it a great flavor without being overwhelming.
I made this and it was SO DELICIOUS!!!
In fact, I’m making it again tonight…
Absolutely delicious.I don’t like mushrooms but cooked the recipe as instructed and just passed the mushroom to my best friend, we kind of have an agreement on the mushroom matter,but I think cooking with them gave the stew a really nice rich flavour. Will definitely make again
Hello , how i can substitute the coconut aminos ? I can skip it ?
Hi Lidia! You can easily sub gluten-free tamari or soy sauce!
Hi! I’m wondering if you’d know how this recipe would do in a slow cooker – just the stew. Trying to save on time after work, I’m thinking I’d prepare the mashed ahead of time. Thank you!
Hi Alyssa! We haven’t made it in a slow cooker yet but if you try it out, let us know how it goes!
I made this and it was amazing!! Also added TVP (textured vegetable protein), which gave a great texture to it as well. My non-vegan friend loved this and thought it was a meat dish when she tried it. Served the sauce over quinoa and it was wonderful. Great recipe, as always!! Your blog is always a go-to for me :)
Yay! We’re so glad to hear it, Jane!
This is one of my favorite things I’ve cooked – I made some tweaks as I have no dietary restrictions and used what was on hand (butter and half & half in the potatoes, chicken broth instead of veggie broth, soy sauce instead of coconut aminos, included the tomato paste) – but I’m certain the dish would be good without my changes. I found the fresh thyme to be a key player in the flavor, so include it if you can! I served the dish in bowls topped some garlicky sautéed kale. It all held up wonderfully as leftovers as well.
I also used an “autumn blend” of lentils – it included some softer red lentils that broke down and thickened the stew without needing to incorporate any of the mashed potatoes.
We made this today and it was so good! Thanks for a great recipe. Will definitely make it again ?
I have made this 3 times now. My husband and I are on the Whole Foods Plant Based Diet right now, so the first time I made this, I mashed the potatoes (and skins) with vegetable broth, and water sautéed the onions and mushrooms. Yum, yum, yum.
The second time I made this, I forgot to get fresh thyme so I used dried thyme. So good. Also, I put it on top of baked potatoes. Less muss, less fuss, still good.
The last time I made the Lentil Mushroom Stew I put it on spelt macaroni. My husband says that was his favorite way of eating it.
By the way, I did not need to add the potato to thicken it. I am amazed at how simple, yet how yummy it is! Thanks!
This was so good! I am having a ‘minimalist baker week’ – this is the fourth recipe of yours I made this week! We are not vegan so I made regular mashed potatoes since so far I have not yeat eaten vegan mashed potatoes that I enjoyed as much. I also used about double the amount of mushrooms because we just really love them. At the end we each added a teaspoon of nutritional yeast to our plates. The whole family enjoyed it, my 1-year-old ate almost an adult sized portion and my 3-year-old kept asking for more even after she’d had dessert!
You’re on a roll, Kerstin! We are so glad to hear you have been enjoying the recipes!
I made this and it turned out so amazing.
Yay!
Wow! Absolutely mouth watering. I just made this for dinner after eyeing for a while and it was even better than I already knew it would be. Thank you!
PS: I ended up using a full 1 litre of veggie broth and the lentils took quite a bit longer to cook.
We’re glad you enjoyed the recipe, Natalia!
Hey Dana!
I made this for a Shabbat meal and my entire (carnivore) family loved it! I subbed the potato mash with cauliflower mash (fewer calories and more deliciousness ) and added dried chili flakes and fresh lemon juice for more flavor. Adding some of the mash to the stew for thickness was such a good tip!
Your recipes are an amazing tool to show my family and friends how delicious and easy it is to be vegan, thank you so much for all the fabulous content you’re putting out :)
I made this and added some sliced carrot and vegan sausage. Also added some smoked paprika. Was delicious.
Great additions, Liam! :D
Do I need to put coconut aminos in it? (I honestly don’t know what they are – I still have to do research). I’m allergic to coconut.
Hi Emma! You can easily sub gluten-free tamari or soy sauce! Coconut aminos is a soy-free alternative to soy sauce, with a less pungent flavor. I usually double the amount of coconut aminos I would add to a recipe that calls for soy sauce. So, if a recipe calls for 2 Tbsp soy sauce/tamari, I’d probably add 3-4 Tbsp coconut aminos. Hope that helps!
So good! Thank You, Dana!
Glad you enjoyed it, Svetlana!
Super easy to make and very filling! Will make again.
Just made this – absolutely love it. I do feel it really needed more than 20 minutes to cook to soften the green lentils. Its another rainy day here and perfect dinner for a night like this. I tagged you in instagram with a photo.
We made this last night and it was delish! I have one kid who struggles with the texture of cooked mushrooms, so I diced them up teensy tiny and even she had second helpings. I added diced carrot, which was yummers. :-)
Great solution, Minnie! We’re glad it was a hit :D
Hi. Did you cook lentil n mushrooms uncovered?
Yes!
This was delicious and as promised, comfort food. I used small portabellos and some sweet potato mash to thicken, and rosemary. It was worth making! Thank you!
This turned out great! Super easy to make. I think next time I’ll try cooking the lentils separately, mashing them, and then adding them to the soup since my hubby isn’t partial to them. Yum!
Great idea, Shannon!
I made this one sunday for my dinners for the beginning of the week– so good! I did a mix of sweet potatoes and regular potatoes for the mash.
Great idea, Kristen!
I might try this tonight, although I’m using my instapot , I have to cut the recipe in half, just for one. Dinner and a lunch , thanks I’ll try and remember to post a picture
Yes, please post a photo and hashtag it #MinimalistBaker and we’d love to see what you cook up! :D
Gorgeous! This is a lovely recipe. It’s autumn/fall here in Australia, so this is perfect for the cooler weather. I’ll add some spinach or kale next time, just to sneak more greens in. I think it’ll work nicely with the flavours of the broth. I worked with what I had, so some minor changes:
– Canned lentils, instead of dried.
– 1tbsp tamari, instead of coconut aminio
– 1 cube of massel stock with 1 cup of hot water, instead of x2 cups of broth.
– Chives, instead of shallots
– Added some garlic
Thanks for sharing your changes, Jes! We’re glad you enjoyed the recipe!
Made this tonight and it was delicious! Definitely going to be on the regular rotation here. Thanks Dana!
Woot woot! Glad you enjoyed it, Meridith!
Dear Dana your recipes are the best. I tell everyone about your recipes. I purchased your book but have not tried those recipes yet. I am too busy trying the ones on your website. I tried the lentil mushroom dish and it was great! My dish was very very dark in color. Did I do something wrong. The taste was fabulous but the color was not very appetizing.
We’re so glad to hear you’re enjoying our recipes, Diane! Did you happen to change anything in the recipe?
I made this tonight (I was craving warm comfort food on another gray cold evening) and it was DELICIOUS!!! I didn’t have a shallot so I used half of a small yellow onion and added a couple cloves of minced garlic. Also used Braggs liquid aminos instead of coconut. Can’t wait for leftovers tomorrow!! Thank you!!!
Yay! Thanks for sharing, Rennae!
Hi, I would just like to say that this is my favorite thing I’ve ever cooked! I subbed the lentils for split peas and ended up using a food processor for the mashed potatoes (I like ’em real creamy!).
Yay! We’re glad you enjoyed this recipe!
Loved how savory this was…did not pull the stems off of the thyme and I do regret that! I also did not find the 12-15 cooking time for the potatoes sufficient—I did 20 minutes and they still came out tough-ish (I promise I put them in boiling water!) but I really was surprised by how flavorful this recipe was!!!!
Loved this! It is going to become one of the staple recipes in my rotation. Its hearty and filling without feeling heavy. I made it to bring for lunch this week. It tastes even better reheated. I snuck some kale in with the lentils to get a little more green in my diet. I also added a dash of worcestshire sauce.
Made this last night, it was delicious! I think I will add more veggies next time-carrots, green beans, celery, peas all sound good.
This is absolutely delicious and goes together quickly. I’ve made it twice now, once with some modifications based on what I had in my fridge, and this time as is, with the exception of I used mushroom broth in place of the veggie. I like it with the tomato paste. This will be a go-to from now on. Thanks for the fantastic recipe.
Perfect for Canadian “spring” weather with freezing rain! Made this tonight and everyone loved it! So delicious and the house smells amazing! Will definitely make it again soon!
haha, right? We’re still waiting for the sun to come out in Portland :D
This was my first venture into cooking mushrooms and I’m so glad I tried this recipe! I love that your ideas are always easy to follow and have great end results. No pinterest fails here. Thank you!
Yay! We’re glad you enjoyed it, Jen!
Absolutely delicious! I will definitely make this again. Maybe we’re just big eaters, but I shared this with one other person and we finished it all, so I might double it next time to have leftovers or if I’m serving three or four people. I made the recipe as written, except using soy sauce instead of aminos and dried rosemary instead of fresh. I soaked the lentils and had no problem digesting them. Thanks for another absolute winner of a recipe Dana!
Thanks, Grace!!
Made it. Really yummy even though I changed things due to not having ingredients! Used onion instead of shallot and chicken broth (sorry ;) instead of veggie broth. Served over a mix of yukon gold and cauliflower mash. Next time I’m going to try tamari instead of the coconut aminos because they seem to be a bit sweet. Really enjoyed it! Served with fresh sauted asparagus with garlic. I maya add some fresh spinach next time. Thanks for a wonderful recipe!
Thanks for sharing your changes, Karen! We’re glad you enjoyed it :)
One of my all-time fav Minimalist Baker recipes. Super easy to make and the flavor is AMAZING! I added fresh garlic and kale to the lentil mixture and it was ?. I also added the tomato paste and loved it, and I used Tamari instead of coconut aminos. My boyfriend had two HUGE helpings.
PS – the smell of sautéed shallot + garlic + tamari is to die for ?
We’re so glad to hear that, Christie!
Thank you, this was incredible. I took the time to make your vegetable broth the previous night and made this stew for dinner last night. Wow. It is an incredibly tasty and hearty meal and took no time at all to prepare. I hate substituting anything in a tried and tested recipe but I could not find cocnut amino here at all so I did have to swap that out for Maggi seasoning. Thanks again for sharing, this is a keeper!
Lovely, thanks for sharing, Sam!
This was wonderful! We made it following the instructions but left out the coconut aminos.
Highly recommend it!
Simply delicious and very filling!
Thanks, Susan!
5 stars for sure.
Yay!
Awesome! I just made it for dinner. Since I wasn’t planning on making mashed potatoes (I served on a bed of steamed kale), I added a baby potato with the lentils and then smashed it at the end to thicken. I did add the tomato paste – not because it lacked flavor but because I was curious. Highly recommend!! Thanks for a great dinner!
Thanks Penny!
Delicious! My husband loved it :)
Yay, thanks Sheilah!
This is simmering overly stove right now, about 5 minutes to go! I can’t wait to dive in, what a great idea! We are having a green salad on the side :-)
Lovely!
I just made this for dinner and it’s great! Easy to follow and execute. I have made many recipes from your blog and have loved them, thanks!
Yay! thanks, Michelle!
If I soak the lentils beforehand, do I still use 2/3 of a cup (since they expand)? Or should I measure 2/3 c before soaking?
Additionally, should I adjust the amount of broth if I soak beforehand?
Thanks!
Use 2/3 cup of dried lentils before soaking and you shouldn’t need to adjust the amount of broth.
So delicious! Followed recipe to the tee. Didn’t need the tomato paste or extra seasoning. The only sad part was that there aren’t any leftovers. I’d double the recipe for lunch the next day.
haha, thanks Rebecca!
Just had this for dinner and it was so delicious! I had to add extra water as the lentils were simmering, but other than that, I followed the recipe exactly. I happened to have an open can of tomato paste, so I added that and the addition was lovely. Love the idea of adding mashed potatoes to thicken the gravy! Will definitely be making this again!
Yay! We’re glad you enjoyed the recipe!
Made this on one of the first autumn feeling days or the season for my partner and we both loved it – thank you !
Yay! Glad to hear you both enjoyed it, Caitlin!
Just finished eating this, and it was impressively good! And so crazy how much depth of flavour there was! I made it more
into a traditional stew and added carrots, celery, and peas. My 9 year old daughter couldn’t stop eating it! :)
We’re so glad you and your daughter enjoyed it, Kat!
I didn’t have any coconut amino’s or soy sauce, so I subbed Worcestershire. The flavor somehow was just like a Sunday roast, so good!
You always make the best recipes!
Commenting again to give this recipe 5 stars!
Thanks Hannah!
Thanks for sharing your recipe sub!
I made this dish tonight. I substituted farro for the lentils and it was delicious. I used baby portobello mushrooms. It
needed three cups of vegetable broth. Next time I’ll add more mushrooms. I served it with steamed cauliflower.
Smart! Thanks for sharing, Nadine :D
made it twice by now…. absolutelly delicious ! love it and so is everyone that has tasted it ❤
Thanks, Hanna!
I made this tonight, and it turned out super yummy. It’s a great comfort food, vegan style. Thanks for this great recipe, Dana❤️?
We’re glad you enjoyed it Sandy!
Made this tonight. The best lentils I have cooked, ever! I added carrot because when I think of lentils I think of carrots. Used Tamari instead of the aminos as that’s what I had. I also made a cumin oil to drizzle over. I don’t know.. I have been craving certain flavors lately. A wonderful dinner. Thanks.
Yay! thanks for sharing!
I used water to Sauté, subbed better than bouillon for broth and yellow onion for shallot, left out the tomato paste and salt, and used an Italian dry spice mix instead of the herbs mentioned. I did have to add quite a bit more water than was called for but that may have been because the stove I was cooking on doesn’t have low enough heat to simmer. I didn’t miss the oil or tomato paste at all. It was a huge hit! I will definitely be making it again.
Yay! Thanks for sharing your recipe changes, Shannon!
This was excellent! We will definitely be making again and again!
Yay! thanks, Darlene :D
Made this tonight with half cremini/half shitake mushrooms and tamari (halved amount) instead of coconut aminos. Was absolutely fabulous! Would add less oil to the potatoes next time as I found them a bit dense. I am trying to eat more plant based for various reasons (I am not vegan) and this will make its way into my regular rotation. The flavors definitely compete well with meat-based dishes!!! :) thank you for another wonderful recipe Dana!! Would have loved to give it an extra half star haha !
Lovely! thanks for sharing, Milan! Lovely name, btw ; D
Thanks Dana, this was delicious. My non plant based husband LOVED it. The flavor was very rich and well balanced.
Yay! Thanks, Lauren!
Just made this. SO tasty. I saw the pictures and thought no way could it be as flavorful as it looks, but it is. Adding this to my rotation for sure! I made mashed cauliflower in lieu of potatoes and added a side of roasted carrots.
Ah, thanks Diana!
I made this yesterday. What a fabulous dish. I used sweet potatoes instead of regular potatoes. The aroma of this cooking in the house was amazing, needless to say, the taste was even better
Smart! Thanks for sharing!!
I made this dish! In fact, I’m eating it right now. I like it. Delicious. A nice change from the sometimes boring plant based routine. I used dried rosemary…which I didn’t love. I think it could use a lot less than 2Tbls dried. Not sure if fresh and dried are equal. Maybe I will grind the dried rosemary next time…any ideas? Otherwise absolutely perfect! (Walking to the pot for another helping)
For dried I usually use less than I would fresh. Glad you still enjoyed it, Byrd! Lovely name, btw :D
Made this last night, was absolutely delicious. I used canned lentils as it was all I had, so I used a little less broth and it turned out great! Even my 4.5 year old loved it! Next time I will double the recipe, as I’m sure the leftovers would be even better.
Lovely, thanks for sharing, Julie!
I am making this recipe today… I can’t wait… it looks delicious. All the recipes I have made from your website are delicious… thank you for all your hard work.
We hope you love the recipe, Jessica! If you get a chance, please rate the recipe once you’ve tried it as it helps us enormously! Happy Cooking :D
It was delicious!!
Yay! Glad to hear it, Jessica!
Went to the grocery for potatoes but put them down to buy avocados and then forgot them! So I made mashed cauliflower with sauteed garlic and rosemary. I needed way more water and way more time to cook the lentils, but despite that, it was delicious!
We’re glad you enjoyed it, Vanessa! If you get a chance, do you mind rating the recipe? It would help us enormously :D
Oops!
Absolutely wonderful! Didn’t use nor need the tomato paste, lots of flavor. Will certainly make again.
Thanks, Jane!
I am just dying to know what the song is in the video demo you did? Can you share?
Hi Aruna! The song is “The Cloud” by Ian Post
Hi from Portugal
I made this last night and it was delicious. I used barley instead of lentils and it was a hit (so creamy, like risoto and tasty). Thank you for the recipe and for the hug.
Yay! We’re glad you enjoyed it Lara! Thanks for sharing your recipe sub!
This is crazy delicious. Thanks for such a terrific recipe, as always.
Yay, thanks Jamie!
Made this tonight and doubled the recipe since I figured I’d want extra. It made about 5 entree portions, so spot on! The green lentils took way longer than I anticipated – 40 minutes and still a little al dente. May cook them a little in advance next time. Flavors so good! Will make again.
Thanks for sharing your experience, Corey!
I had a similar experience, my lentils weren’t done for over an hour. Lentils: my personal Everest. I’d definitely soak the lentils beforehand if I made this again.
In the wise words of Owen Wilson; “Wow.”
Didn’t think your recipes could get any better, but here we are. This was perfect timing too, as I had some mushrooms I wanted to use up.
My lentils and mushrooms didn’t turn out as stew-y as yours did, despite using 3 cups of broth in addition to more water, but I think that could have been because my stove is finicky and difficult to get mid-range temperatures (it’s either blazing hot or lighter than a simmer), so my temp could have been too high. I think next time I’ll add even more mushrooms.
Other than that, flavors were spot on. Major comfort dish here; seriously recommend.
lol, love Owen! And this comment. xo!
So. Good. Added garlic to the potatoes, and some butter. Yummmm.
SMART! Thanks for sharing, Emily!
This was delicious! I added some fresh spinach.
Thanks, Lorraine!
So simple but probably one of the best dinners I have ever made! My carnivorous parents devoured it and wanted more. Made it exactly as you stated but without shallots, instead I just added about a tablespoon or so of onion powder. It was divine, thank you so much!!
Wow, thanks Tyra!
Made this last night and it was another hit! We recently moved to Switzerland from the U.S. Since I don’t have a full–time job I’m doing all the cooking. At first it was so stressful (to add to it my husband is a chef) but I keep going to your blog again & again and now I look forward to cooking dinner. Some of the ingredients aren’t available here (for example, baking soda isn’t sold here as a cooking ingredient, you can only get cleaning grade baking soda) but I creatively substitute. A thousand thanks!
Yay! We’re glad you enjoyed it!
Boni, you can definitely get baking soda in Switzerland. It’s called Natron and sold in the baking aisle. One popular brand is Dr. Oetker.
Thank Sara! I found some at COOP now that I know the proper name in German!
This was AMAZING! I made it with just a few changes:) I used a package of tempeh, cubed and sautéed with the shallots instead of the lentils, and mushroom broth in place of the veggie. Served over mashed turnips. I can’t wait to make this again – trying it with lentils.
Your vegetable broth looks devine! Do you make your own?
I either use my DIY (https://minimalistbaker.com/easy-1-pot-vegetable-broth/) or Imagine brand.
Made this for lunch. It was delicious!! Great recipe!!
Thanks for sharing! xo
Scrumptious, simple and elegant.
What vegetable broth do you use? It always looks so bright and colorful in your pictures! (It’s the orange liquid, right?)
This looks delicious… can’t wait to try it. :)
I either use my DIY (https://minimalistbaker.com/easy-1-pot-vegetable-broth/) or Imagine brand.
What would be good to add to get an extra kick of protein?
Recipe looks great!
This is actually quite protein rich! But you could double the lentils (just add more broth to compensate).
Add some white beans to the potatos
You are amazing! I cannot wait to make this!
Oh gosh it looks great… Making me starving now!
How I wish I can grab a plate of that on my desk now.
It’s a good sharing for new recipe, keep it going~
Looks amazing. Would canned lentils work?
Yes! Just cook for less time.
I had a bunch of potatoes that needed to be used, and when I saw your recipe today I knew I had to make this. It was delicious! Thank you for this recipe and all the others you have shared with us. You are amazing!!
Yay! Thanks for sharing, Rose!
Why have I never thought to do this? I always whine that shepherds pie takes too long. This is perfect!
I need to make this! Looks so delicious. Would Braggs liquid aminos Work in place of the coconut aminos?
I think so, yes!
You’ve done it AGAIN! Your my favorite food blogger! Your so gifted and ahelping so many people with allergies, autoimmune, and people who just want healthy recipes that taste good! Everything works , tastes great, and is simple. Our family had used your recipes for years -time to review!
So kind – thanks Heather!
Sounds like a wonderful dish! I never combined lentils and potatoes except with Indian food. Can you use any other kind of potatoes or even sweet potato?
Totally!
When I make your lentil chili or sloppy Joe’s, I serve the leftovers over mashed potatoes with (your recipe) garlic parmesan green beans…we have this every week…so good! I cook almost exclusively from your cookbook & website & I thank you for making our transition to vegan eating so easy & delicious!