Name: Vegetarian Mushroom & Pearl Onion Blanquette
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 75 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: French cuisine
Ingredients: 500 g cremini mushrooms (cleaned and quartered); 250 g pearl onions (peeled); 400 g new potatoes (scrubbed and halved if large); 2 pcs carrots (peeled and sliced); 2 pcs celery stalks (sliced); 3 pcs garlic cloves (minced); 1 cup raw cashews (soaked in hot water for 30 minutes, then drained); 4 cup vegetable broth; 1 cup dairy-free milk (unsweetened, e.g., almond or soy milk); 2 tbsp fresh tarragon (chopped); 2 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish); 2 tbsp nutritional yeast (optional, for cheesy flavor); 1 tbsp lemon juice; 2 tbsp all-purpose flour; 2 tbsp vegan butter; salt (to taste); black pepper (to taste)

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Prep: 30 min • Cook: 45 min. A hearty vegetarian interpretation of blanquette, featuring a rich medley of earthy cremini mushrooms, sweet pearl onions, and tender new potatoes in a velvety, herb-infused cashew cream sauce, offering a delightful plant-based option for a comforting meal.

Preparation time: 30 min
Cooking time: 45 min
Total time: 1 hr 15 min
Servings: 4
Course: Main
Complexity: Medium

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Nutrition

Servings: 4
Serving size (imperial): 12.3 oz

Nutrient	Per serving	Per 100 g	Total (4 servings)
Calories	450.5 kcal	130 kcal	1,802 kcal
Protein	15.2 g	4.3 g	60.8 g
Fat	25.8 g	7.4 g	103.2 g
Carbs	40.1 g	11.5 g	160.4 g

Tips

Soak cashews in hot water for at least 30 mins to achieve a super smooth cream.
For a richer flavor profile, roast the mushrooms before adding them to the blanquette.
Serve this blanquette with a side of wild rice or fluffy couscous to soak up the creamy sauce.