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Vegan Mushroom Bourguignon

Description

A hearty and flavorful French stew featuring mushrooms, pearl onions, carrots, and a rich red wine sauce.

Cuisine: French
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 onion (150g), chopped
  • 16 ounces (450g) mixed mushrooms (e.g., cremini, shiitake, oyster), sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup (120 ml) dry red wine
  • 2 cups (480 ml) vegetable broth
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 10 pearl onions, peeled
  • 2 carrots, sliced
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened.
  2. Add mushrooms and garlic; cook until mushrooms are tender and have released their liquid.
  3. Stir in red wine, vegetable broth, tomato paste, thyme, rosemary, and bay leaf. Bring to a simmer.
  4. Add pearl onions and carrots. Simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until vegetables are tender.
  5. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Discard bay leaf.
  6. Garnish with parsley and serve over mashed potatoes, polenta, or crusty bread.

Suggested Drinks

Burgundy Pinot Noir: The earthy notes of Pinot Noir pair perfectly with the mushrooms and the rich red wine sauce.

Beaujolais Villages: This light-bodied red wine with fruity aromas complements the savory flavors of the stew.

Non-Alcoholic Option

Sparkling Cranberry-Apple Cider: The tart cranberries and sweet apple cider create a festive and refreshing beverage that contrasts with the richness of the stew.