Gluten-free mushroom stroganoff with cashew cream

Gluten-free mushroom stroganoff with cashew cream: a creamy comfort recipe with chestnut mushrooms, cashews, garlic, mustard and parsley – hearty and easy for everyday cooking.

At a glance

• Serves 2
• Prep time: 15 min
• Cooking time: 20 min
• Total time: 35 min
• Calories: 370 kcal per serving
• Protein: 8 g
• Fat: 22 g
• Carbs: 32 g

Ingredients

• 300 g chestnut mushrooms
• 1 onion
• 2 garlic cloves
• 150 g brown rice, quinoa or gluten-free pasta (to serve)
• 200 ml vegetable stock
• 50 g cashews
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp mustard
• Parsley
• 1 tbsp gluten-free soy sauce (tamari)

Method

You’ll need: frying pan · stick blender · wooden spoon

1. Blend the cashews with water until you have a smooth cashew cream. It should be creamy with no bits.
2. Dry-fry the mushrooms in a large hot frying pan without oil until they release their water and brown lightly. This makes their flavour stronger.
3. Add the onion, garlic and a little olive oil and sweat briefly. Then stir in the vegetable stock, soy sauce, smoked paprika and mustard.
4. Turn down the heat and slowly stir in the cashew cream. Simmer everything gently until the sauce is creamy and thickened.
5. Season to taste with parsley and coarsely ground pepper. The sauce should be savoury, creamy and slightly smoky.
6. Serve the mushroom stroganoff on brown rice, quinoa or gluten-free pasta straight away.

Good to know

A dish like this feels just right after work: warm, creamy, hearty. It's simple but never boring.

Swaps

Cashew cream → unsweetened organic coconut yoghurt or oat cream (less omega-6; oat cream contains gluten unless certified gluten-free) Soy sauce → coconut aminos or a little salt plus lemon juice (soya-free, usually milder) Gluten-free pasta → quinoa (more protein and fibre) Brown rice → cauliflower rice (much less starch, more veg)

Allergens

Contains cashews and soya; onion, garlic and mustard can irritate sensitive people. Usually fine for children if seasoned with restraint; no problem in pregnancy as long as the mushrooms are well heated. Contains: mustard.

Frequently asked questions

What's in mushrooms, nutritionally?

Chestnut mushrooms provide B vitamins, potassium and smaller amounts of selenium. They also contain fibre and comparatively little energy.

Can onion and garlic cause problems?

Both contain fructans – fermentable carbohydrates that can cause bloating or a feeling of pressure if you have a sensitive gut. If you react to them, use smaller amounts or replace some with finely chopped chives.

Does soy sauce matter nutritionally?

Soy sauce mainly brings salt and fermented flavours. Depending on the product, it adds small amounts of amino acids and minerals, but overall it's used as a seasoning.

Does parsley offer more than just flavour?

Yes, parsley contains vitamin K and some vitamin C. The usual portions are small, but it's still more than just a garnish.

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