Mushroom Stroganoff

Serves 3

Ingredients:

2 tbsps olive oil

200g chestnut mushrooms, cut into quarters

200g shiitake or oyster mushrooms, chopped

1 heaped tsp fresh thyme leaves (discard the stems)

1 small red or white onion, sliced

3 garlic cloves, finely chopped

400ml vegetable stock (made with one organic stock cube)

220ml whole milk or unsweetened almond milk

1 tbsp plain flour (use gluten free if preferred)

120g crème fraîche (use dairy free if preferred)

2 tsps Dijon mustard

2 tsps soy sauce or tamari

Method:

Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large saucepan over a medium heat.

Add the mushrooms and fry gently for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Add the thyme leaves and cook for one minute, stirring frequently.

Transfer the mushrooms to a plate.

Heat the remaining oil in the saucepan over a medium heat.

Add the onion and fry gently for 6 minutes, stirring occasionally until caramelised.

Add the garlic and fry for one minute, stirring frequently.

Add the stock and simmer gently for 10 minutes.

Mix the flour and milk in a bowl.

Add to the saucepan and stir well.

Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Add the mushrooms back into the saucepan along with the remaining ingredients.

Stir well and remove from the heat.

Serve garnished with a sprinkle of fresh thyme.

Store any leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 4 days or freeze on same day.

Serving suggestion: Serve on a bed of steamed brown rice or tagliatelle.

Per serving:

272 calories

24g fat

9g carbs

5g protein