What is Stroganoff?
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Easy Lentil Stroganoff
Oh, I love a good stroganoff. I’ve made mushroom stroganoff, vegetable stroganoff… and now, lentil stroganoff! Evidently I’m continuing my one-woman mission to prove that anything can be stroganoffed. What wouldn’t taste great in a creamy, slightly smoky stroganoff sauce, spooned over pasta or rice, and topped with a generous handful of fresh parsley…?! It’s one of my favourite dinners.
With the addition of lentils (two kinds!), this lentil stroganoff is even heartier than the vegetable-based versions, and it’s higher in protein and iron too. If you love healthy comfort food, this is a great recipe to try!
What is Stroganoff?
Just in case you haven’t seen my previous stroganoff recipes, stroganoff is a Russian dish that’s usually made with beef (but I love coming up with my own vegetarian versions!).
The sauce is mild and creamy, and flavoured with my all-time favourite spice – smoked paprika. The dish gets lots of flavour from the vegetables and the fresh parsley (don’t skip it!), and it’s wonderful ladled over pasta or rice – something to soak up all the tasty liquid.
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Ingredients
Here’s what you’ll need to make this recipe. See the printable recipe card below for detailed ingredient quantities.
- cooked lentils – I used one sachet of puy lentils, plus one can of green lentils. Using two different kinds of lentils gave a nice bit of variety, but you can just use two cans of green lentils if you prefer. Alternatively, you could cook lentils from scratch.
- pepper – I only used half a yellow pepper, as I wanted the lentils to be the stars of the show. If you’d prefer not to have half a pepper left over, you could easily use the whole thing.
- red onion
- mushrooms
- sour cream
- smoked paprika
- dried herbs
- garlic – I used minced garlic from a jar for speed and convenience.
- fresh parsley (it’s more than just a garnish in this dish, don’t skip it!)
Becca’s Top Tip
If you want your lentil stroganoff to look extra beautiful on the plate, hold back a dollop of sour cream and some extra parsley to garnish the bowl.
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Easy Lentil Stroganoff
An easy lentil stroganoff made with simple ingredients and no fuss! This vegetarian meal is so tasty served with rice or pasta.
Servings 3 people
Calories 293kcal
Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon oil
- 1 red onion, finely diced
- 1/2 yellow pepper, thinly sliced
- ~ 6 medium mushrooms, finely diced
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried mixed herbs
- 250 g (~ 1 2/3 cups) cooked puy lentils
- 390 g tin green lentils, drained (235g, or ~ 1 1/3 cups, when drained)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 Tablespoons sour cream
- 125 ml (~ 1/2 cup) water or vegetable stock
- Small handful fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
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Heat the oil in a large frying pan, and add the finely chopped red onion. Cook over a medium heat for a few minutes, then add the thinly sliced pepper and the diced mushrooms. Cook for 5 more minutes, stirring regularly, until all the vegetables are soft.
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Add the minced garlic, smoked paprika, and dried herbs, and cook for a minute or so until fragrant.
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Next, add the cooked lentils, and season with salt and pepper. Mix well to combine.
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Add the sour cream, and mix.
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At this point, you may like to add some water or vegetable stock to make the stroganoff a bit more saucy. I added about 125ml (half a cup). Also add the chopped parsley. Simmer until everything is piping hot and you are ready to serve.
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Serve the stroganoff with pasta, rice, mashed potato, or whatever other side dish you like. I used tagliatelle.
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Nutrition
Serving: 1portion | Calories: 293kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 17.7g | Fat: 7.3g | Saturated Fat: 1.8g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 404mg | Potassium: 945mg | Fiber: 15.5g | Sugar: 5.4g | Calcium: 80mg | Iron: 8mg
Recipe FAQs
Can I prepare stroganoff in advance?
Yes! You can cook the stroganoff in its entirety, and then reheat it to serve. The recipe reheats really well in the microwave, or in a pan on the stovetop (with a dash of extra water to revive it if needed).
Can I freeze leftover stroganoff?
This recipe freezes well, in an airtight tub. Just defrost and then reheat thoroughly to serve.
Other Stroganoff Recipes
Slow Cooker Mushroom Stroganoff
20 Minute Vegetable Stroganoff
15 Minute Mushroom Stroganoff
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Easy Tex-Mex Tortilla Roll-Ups
I usually plan out my dinners for the week, but lunch is often an afterthought – and it shouldn’t be! With these easy tortilla roll-ups, lunch will be something you look forward to all through the morning. They’re quick and easy to make, and they make such a nice change from a plain old sandwich!
Just add your chosen fillings in strips along your tortilla, and roll! Make sure you roll across the strips of ingredients, not along them, so that you get a bit of everything in each bite.
To be honest, you can stuff your tortilla roll-ups with whatever you like. Since I’m a huge fan of anything Tex-Mex (I have a huge collection of vegetarian Tex-Mex recipes!), I went for the classic combination of black beans, cheese, and guacamole – plus some jalapeños and black olives for an extra pop of flavour.
How to Serve Tortilla Roll-Ups
How to Serve Tortilla Roll-UpsJust like a humble sandwich, these tortilla roll-ups are super versatile. They can be served in all sorts of ways:
- Make them at home for a quick and easy lunch (sometimes I don’t even bother cutting them into pieces if I’m busy working!).
- Pack them into a lunchbox to take to work or school (my kids love them, although I do adjust the fillings to their taste).
- Cut them into bitesize pieces and serve them on a vegetarian platter for a party (they can easily be adapted to suit either kids or adults!). I would double or triple the recipe if you’re serving a crowd – you can easily prepare as many as you need.
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Ingredients
IngredientsHere’s what you’ll need to make this recipe. See the printable recipe card below for detailed ingredient quantities.
- tortillas – use flour tortillas, and go for the biggest ones you can find, as they will give neater slices.
- black beans (canned, for convenience)
- guacamole – to stick the roll-ups together. I used shop-bought guacamole for speed, but homemade would be even better.
- grated cheese – I used cheddar
- black olives
- pickled jalapeños – I used red ones as they’re a little sweeter than green.
Other Roll-Up Filling Ideas
Other Roll-Up Filling IdeasThese tortilla roll-ups can be customised however you like, depending on what you have in the fridge. I’d recommend choosing one ingredient from each of these categories:
- A spread (I used guacamole) – this is important to help to ‘glue’ the roll-ups together. If you don’t like guacamole, you could use hummus, sour cream, pesto, or any other kind of spread.
- A cheese (I used grated cheddar) – you could also use crumbled feta, soft goat cheese, thin strips of grilled halloumi, etc. Just avoid using huge pieces of cheese, as it might stop the roll-ups from holding together as well.
- A lean protein (I used black beans) – you could swap these for any other kind of bean, or use chickpeas or lentils instead. Canned legumes are quick and convenient to use.
- One or two ingredients for extra flavour (I used jalapeños and black olives). You could also use finely chopped sun-dried tomatoes, fresh herbs, finely chopped peanuts or toasted pine nuts, or sliced spring onions.
Becca’s Top Tip
Avoid using any ingredients that are particularly wet (e.g. fresh tomatoes or cucumber), as they can make the tortillas a little soggy and can stop them from holding together properly. Or, if you really want to use these ingredients, remove the seeds first, as this is the wettest part.
Recipe Video
Recipe Video
Printable Instructions
Printable Instructions
Easy Tex-Mex Tortilla Roll-Ups
Tortilla roll-ups are a quick and exciting lunch option, or to serve on a platter at parties. These cheesy Tex-Mex ones are so tasty!
Servings 2 people
Calories 464kcal
Ingredients
- 2 large flour tortillas
- 4 tbsp guacamole
- 75 g (~ 3/4 cup) grated cheddar cheese
- 120 g cooked black beans (1/2 a drained 400g tin, or ~ 2/3 cup)
- Few pieces pickled jalapeños (I used red), finely chopped
- 2 tbsp sliced black olives
Instructions
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Lay out the large tortillas, and spread them all over with guacamole.
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Sprinkle grated cheese in a strip along the centre of each tortilla, as well as the black beans, finely chopped jalapeños, and black olives.
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Roll each tortilla tightly, making sure you roll across your strips of filling, to ensure each ingredient appears in every piece. Cut the rolled tortillas into pieces. The curved end pieces can be a little messy, so if you need your tortilla roll-ups to be particularly neat, you can remove the ends first. I usually get 4-5 good pieces from each tortilla.
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The roll-ups are best served straight away, but if needed you can store them in the fridge for up to 24 hours before serving.
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Nutrition
Serving: 5pieces | Calories: 464kcal | Carbohydrates: 46.5g | Protein: 19.7g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 10.3g | Cholesterol: 39mg | Sodium: 1244mg | Potassium: 226mg | Fiber: 7.9g | Sugar: 1.6g | Calcium: 398mg | Iron: 4mg
Recipe FAQs
Recipe FAQsCan I prepare these tortilla roll-ups in advance?
Ideally, you’ll prepare the roll-ups soon before serving. However, if you’re making them for a party and you want to be ready beforehand, they can be prepared up to 24 hours in advance, and stored in the fridge. They can get a little soggy if left for too long.
Can I make these tortilla roll-ups vegan / gluten-free?
Sure – just customise the ingredients to your own needs (e.g. use your favourite vegan cheese, or your favourite gluten-free tortillas).
Other Lunch Recipes
Other Lunch Recipes
Easy Tex-Mex Tortilla Roll-Ups
Roasted Butternut Squash Salad
Vegetarian Lasagne Soup
Creamy Vegan Corn Chowder (with Coconut Milk)
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