Looking for a hearty, vegetarian meal that’s packed with flavor and nutrition? Look no further than this delicious Mushroom Stroganoff recipe! Made with tender, meaty mushrooms and a creamy, tangy sour cream sauce, this stroganoff is the perfect comfort food for any night of the week.
And with plenty of healthy ingredients like rice, sour cream, and fresh herbs, it’s a meal you can feel good about serving to your family and friends. And, this is a Weight Watchers recipe that’s gluten free! So, why wait? Get ready to dig in and discover your new favorite vegetarian recipe!
I first posted this recipe in 2012. It was time for an update. So, I’ve updated the pictures, information and the recipe. For the recipe update, I’ve had many readers say they would double it because it was small serving sizes.
So, I’ve done that work for you in the recipe card with this update. Know that because it was a Weight Watchers recipe it originally made two small servings. Now I’ve made it 2 larger servings. Of course, you could turn this meal into 4 servings and serve it with a nice green salad and some Air Fryer green beans.
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Vegetarian meals
This quick & easy weight watchers mushroom stroganoff recipe makes a healthy, tasty meal in just 30 minutes! Stroganoff is one of my favorite meals, and one of the things I missed most when I became vegetarian more than 30 years ago. (The other things I missed were Pot Pie and Beef Jerky, but I’ve also made recipes for those vegetarian versions).
Healthy and low-fat mushroom stroganoff recipe is not just for vegetarians! The rich umami flavors and meaty mushrooms combined with creamy sour cream and earthy rice delights meat-eaters too.
Mushroom Stroganov is an easy to make and delicious vegetarian take on the classic stroganoff dish. This version’s even healthy!
How to make
The full printable recipe ingredients and instructions are available in the recipe card at the bottom of the post. You can find important tips and tricks in the post.
In a 2-quart saucepan, heat oil, and add mushrooms.
Use any mushrooms you like. Button mushrooms and cremini are both budget friendly and readily available at the store.
If I have leftover Shiitake mushrooms or other fancy wild mushrooms, I’ll toss those into this recipe.
Also, feel free to mix up your mushrooms! A little of this and a little of that for depth of flavor.
Continue cooking
Sauté mushrooms over medium heat until mushrooms are starting to brown, about 5 minutes.
Add green onions and garlic, and continue to cook for an additional 30-60 seconds, until garlic becomes fragrant.
Add broth, wine, thyme, salt, and pepper, and bring to a boil.
Stir in rice and stir to combine. Reduce heat to low, cover and cook until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender, 10-15 minutes.
Stir in sour cream, garnish with additional fresh thyme or green onions as desired, and serve immediately.
I think this really is the best mushroom stroganoff recipe & it’s so easy to make!
I love library books
That’s where this Mushroom Stroganoff comes from – the library! When was the last time you checked out your local library?
I found this recipe many years ago in a book from Weight Watchers.
I used to love to go to the library and check out cookbooks. That’s one of the ways I learned how to cook.
I copied this recipe out of the book, and taped it in my 3-ring binder. One thing I always do is write on any recipe I try – make notes like what to change, or if it was good or not. I even used to have a star rating system. This recipe got 5 out of 5 stars. And, I always note the date I made it first; this one I made back in 1995!
This recipe is great for people who are looking for nutritious and meat-free meal ideas!
FAQ
What is the best substitute for sour cream in stroganoff?
Feel free to use your choice of full fat, low fat, or fat free sour cream. Of course, the more fat the sour cream has, the more flavor and creaminess, but also the more calories.
I’ve been asked several times, “what could I use instead of sour cream?”
You can use plain Greek yogurt. I would avoid fat-free yogurt, as these can separate or split. Greek yogurt has the slight acidic tang that’s closest to sour cream’s flavor.
Softened cream cheese will work as well. You’ll probably have to add a little milk or broth to thin it.
Creme fraiche is another alternative, though a bit more expensive.
Whether you’re vegan, dairy-free, lactose intolerant, or just want a change. There are several varieties of non-dairy sour cream that will work.
Try soy-based Tofutti Sour Cream, butter beans and oats-based Wayfare Dairy Free Sour Cream, Earth’s Own, or other plant-based alternatives made with almond, coconut, and cashews. All will work just fine. Of course, brands will vary in flavor and texture.
Can I use Brown Rice?
Yes, I’ve made it many times with brown rice instead of white. Depending on the brand and age of the rice, you may need more liquid and a longer cooking time.
Check it at the 15-minute mark and see if it needs more of either to finish cooking.
The rice in this recipe takes just 10 to 15 minutes to cook on the stove.
I don’t recommend making this recipe in the rice cooker. You need to sauté the mushrooms, and cooking the rice in with the mushrooms helps impart great flavor into the rice.
Can I make this with noodles instead of rice?
Yes, I have had many readers say it works really well with noodles. Egg noodles are the classic stroganoff noodle.
I’ve also heard that quinoa will work as well.
Can I make this recipe ahead of time and reheat it later?
This slimming mushroom stroganoff makes great leftovers or meal prep.
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Can I freeze the leftovers for later?
Since this is a creamy dish, it’s not best for freezing. You could make up the mushroom rice and not add the sour cream. Allow the food to cool completely, pop it in a freezer safe air tight container like these {affiliate link} Souper Cubes and freeze for up to 3 months.
You can store it this way in the freezer for up to 3 months. When you’re ready to eat, defrost the mushroom stroganoff, reheat and add the sour cream.
Is this recipe suitable for vegans?
Yeppers, it’s a great vegan recipe if you swap in the dairy free alternatives discussed above.
What to serve with stroganoff?
I think this is a great vegetarian meal, and if you want to serve it with some veggies on the side, I love it with green veggies like green beans and broccoli. Try my Caramelized Broccoli and Air Fryer Green Beans.
Or, go with a Ukrainian-style dinner complete with Roasted beets.
You also might want to check out some of my other mushroom recipes
If you just love mushrooms like I do, check out my Baked Barley with mushrooms, Mushroom spinach risotto, and cream of mushroom casserole.
Maybe you want to see all of my mushroom recipes.
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Mushroom Stroganoff Recipe
Mushroom Stroganoff
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 2 cups sliced mushrooms
- ½ cup sliced green onions
- 2 garlic cloves minced or pressed
- 1 & ½ cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- ½ cup dry white wine
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme or 1 & ½ teaspoons dried thyme
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- dash of freshly ground pepper
- 1 cup rice uncooked
- ½ cup sour cream
Instructions
- In a 2-quart saucepan, heat oil, and add mushrooms. Sauté over medium heat until mushrooms are starting to brown, about 5 minutes. Add green onions and garlic, and continue to cook for an additional 30-60 seconds, until garlic becomes fragrant.
- Add remaining ingredients except rice and sour cream, and bring to a boil; add rice and stir to combine. Reduce heat to low, cover and cook until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender, 10-15 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Stir in sour cream, garnish with additional fresh thyme or green onions as desired, and serve immediately.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutritional information is based on third-party calculations, and should be considered estimates. Actual nutritional content will vary based on brands used, measuring methods, portion sizes, and more.
Katherines Corner
I would certainly have seconds of this yumminess. Thank you for sharing at the Thursday Favorite Things hop xo
Peggy
Even a meat eater like me can appreciate this! I can’t get enough mushrooms in my system right now – I love them!
Cindy
OH, my hubs will love this! 🙂 Glad you used the rice!! 🙂
Christine
Love mushrooms. They add a nice meaty flavor but so much less calories. Will make again!
Sara
Just found this on pinterest and it was super yummy!!! I think I will double the recipe next time though.
Niki
I’m now making this for the second time and doubling the batch! This meal is incredible delicious, the only issue I’ve ever had is not enough liquid for the rice and having to add more but that is very minor.
If you haven’t made this yet, I suggest you give it a go!
Harley
I cooked this for my family the other night and it was so yum! Everybody loved it even our 1 year old daughter. I had doubled the recipe but next time I will triple it because we had it as a meal and there are 4 of us, otherwise double is good if you have a side dish too. Thanks for sharing this recipe is a keeper!
Charlotte
This looks and sounds really good!! I have a question on the sour cream… The only sour cream I know is made from milk/cream. Where can I get a vegan version?
Debi
Charlotte, depending on where you live you might be able to find some at a regular grocery store (my store used to carry it, but doesn’t anymore). I’ve seen some at Spouts, and I’m sure that Whole Foods and Mother’s Markets would carry it. If you can’t find any vegan sour cream, vegan cream cheese might also work to add that bit of creaminess, and might be a little easier to find. If those fail, try adding a little plant milk. 🙂
marissadawnk
This was really really good however if you use brown rice you will need a lot more liquid and it will need to simmer for about 40 minutes
becky
Made with noodles instead of rice. Turned out good!
Kelsey
Loved it! I used a dark beer instead of wine (I used a porter: Porter’s Cousin by Torg Brewery) and it gave it an awesome savory edge. So good!
Meg
I used quinoa instead of rice and substituted low fat Greek yogurt for sour cream. I think I prefer the beef version but this was still pretty tasty.
Tini
I’d at least quadruple this recipe the next time I made it. The recipe barely yielded enough for two people, and it was so yummy we both wanted more!
Annie
Used noodles instead of rice and added a little Worcestershire but SO delicious!
Gerri
Didn’t miss the meat in this dish. Will make again.
sara
Delicious! Definitely needed to double recipe for enough! Might add turkey next time.
style
This receipe is so awesome its become a staple meal in our home.
Laura Johnson
This was a hit with my family!! I loved how creamy and savory it was! Thank you!