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Mushroom Stew

Name: Mushroom Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Romanian
Ingredients: 800 g champignon or porcini mushrooms, sliced; 2 medium onions, finely chopped; 4 garlic cloves, chopped; 1 red bell pepper, finely chopped; 3 medium tomatoes, peeled and chopped (or 400 g canned tomatoes); 2 tbsp tomato paste; 3 tbsp sunflower oil; 1 tsp sweet paprika; ½ tsp smoked paprika (optional); 1 tsp dried thyme; 2 bay leaves; salt and black pepper to taste; 150 ml sour cream (or cooking cream); 1 bunch fresh parsley, chopped; warm polenta or homemade bread; extra sour cream for garnish (optional)

Mushroom stew is a simple, tasty, and comforting vegetarian dish made from mushrooms sautéed with onion, garlic, tomatoes, and spices, finished with sour cream. Served hot with polenta, homemade bread, or rice, it is an excellent choice for fasting periods or those who prefer a meat-free diet.

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Servings

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Prep

15 min

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Cook

35 min

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Total

50 min

🥘Ingredients

servings

Stew

Finishing

For serving

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✅Dietary Compatibility

🥗Vegetarian🐟Pescatarian💪High-protein🥦Clean eating🫒Mediterranean

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Yield

4 generous servings

📦Storage

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Refrigerator

Up to 3 days in a covered container

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Freezer

Up to 2 months (without sour cream; add it after thawing when reheating)

🥗Nutrition Facts

Values per serving (approx. 250g, without side dish)

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Calories

220 kcal

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Protein

6 g

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Fat

16 g

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Carbohydrates

13 g

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Fiber

4 g

🍷Pairs Well With

🥂Warm polenta

🥂Homemade bread

🥂Boiled white rice

🥂Sour cream

🥂Dry red wine

💡Variations

Add 200 g fresh spinach in the last 2 minutes of cooking for extra color and nutrients.

Replace sour cream with coconut milk for a vegan version with an exotic flavor.

Stir in 2 beaten eggs at the end over low heat for a mushroom stew with eggs.