Meaty Mushroom Stew over Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Serves: 4

Ingredients:

• 2 pounds (900 g) Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and diced
• ½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
• 2 tablespoons (28 g) plant-based butter or (28 ml) extra-virgin olive oil
• ½ cup (120 ml) lite coconut milk, plus more as needed
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder, or to taste

For the Meaty Mushroom Stew:

• 2 tablespoons (28 ml) olive oil
• 1 yellow onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 carrots, peeled and diced
• 10 ounces (280 g) sliced cremini mushrooms
• 10 ounces (280 g) sliced shiitake mushrooms
• 1 tablespoon (16 g) tomato paste
• 2 tablespoons (28 ml) tamari, coconut aminos, or soy sauce (gluten-free, if desired)
• 2 teaspoons dried thyme
• 2 teaspoons dried sage
• 1½ teaspoons salt, or to taste
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
• 1½ cups (355 ml) low-sodium vegetable broth
• 1 cup (130 g) frozen green peas

Instructions:

For the Mashed Potatoes:

1. Add the potatoes to a large pot on the stove. Cover the potatoes with water by 2 to 3 inches (5 to 7.5 cm).
2. Add ½ teaspoon of salt. Turn the heat to high and bring to a boil and then reduce the heat to low.
3. Simmer for 15 to 20 minutes until the potatoes are tender and easily pierced with a knife.
4. Drain and add the potatoes back to the pot. Add the butter and coconut milk.
5. Using a potato masher, mash the potatoes until smooth.
6. Add additional milk 1 tablespoon (15 ml) at a time if you like your mashed potatoes a thinner consistency.
7. Add the garlic powder and additional salt to taste.
8. Switch to a spatula or wooden spoon to stir and incorporate the seasonings well. Set aside.

For the Meaty Mushroom Stew:

1. Meanwhile, heat the olive oil over medium heat in a large pan.
2. Add the onion and sauté for 5 to 6 minutes until soft and translucent.
3. Add the garlic and carrots and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes.
4. Add the mushrooms and sauté for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. Add the tomato paste, tamari, thyme, sage, salt, pepper, and vegetable broth.
6. Increase the heat to bring to a boil and then reduce the heat to low to simmer for 10 minutes.
7. Add the green peas, stir to incorporate, and simmer for 1 to 2 minutes to heat through.

Serve the Meaty Mushroom Stew over the Garlic Mashed Potatoes.

Recipe By: meatlessmonday.com