Heart-Healthy Mushrooms in Cream Sauce

Creamy, savory, and delightfully wholesome, our Heart-Healthy Mushrooms in Cream Sauce is the perfect blend of indulgence and nutrition. This vegan-friendly dish swaps heavy cream for unsweetened almond milk and low-sodium vegetable broth, creating a rich, velvety sauce without the guilt. Fragrant thyme, fresh parsley, and a splash of lemon juice elevate the natural earthiness of tender cremini mushrooms, while a hint of garlic and shallots adds depth to every bite. Ready in just 35 minutes, this quick and easy recipe is ideal for weeknight dinners and can be served over whole-grain pasta, quinoa, or brown rice for a satisfying, plant-based meal. Packed with heart-healthy ingredients and bursting with flavor, it's a delicious way to eat well and feel good!

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons garlic cloves, minced
• 2 small shallots, finely chopped
• 500 grams cremini mushrooms, sliced
• 1 cup low-sodium vegetable broth
• 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the minced garlic and chopped shallots to the skillet. Sauté for about 2 minutes, or until the shallots become translucent.

Step 3

Add the sliced cremini mushrooms to the skillet, stirring occasionally. Cook for 5-7 minutes until the mushrooms are tender and have released their juices.

Step 4

In a small bowl, whisk the cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of the almond milk until smooth.

Step 5

Pour the vegetable broth into the skillet with the mushrooms, and bring to a gentle simmer.

Step 6

Stir in the almond milk and the cornstarch mixture, continuously stirring until the sauce begins to thicken, approximately 3-5 minutes.

Step 7

Add the fresh thyme, lemon juice, black pepper, and salt to the skillet. Stir well to combine all the flavors.

Step 8

Remove the skillet from the heat and let the sauce cool slightly to further thicken.

Step 9

Sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving, either on its own or over whole-grain pasta, quinoa, or brown rice for a complete meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1092.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	491.9

Total Fat 32.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.3g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 916.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 39.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 7.6g	0%
Total Sugars 14.7g
Protein 19.0g	0%

Vitamin D 137.8IU	0%
Calcium 496.6mg	0%
Iron 4.7mg	0%
Potassium 2135.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 55.9%

Protein: 14.4%

Carbs: 29.7%