Description
This Vegan Creamed Peas with Mushrooms is not only easy to whip up for a casual weeknight dinner but also presents beautifully enough to impress your guests at holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
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Skillet Ingredients:
- 8 to 10 oz. Baby Bella mushrooms, sliced *
- 1 Tablespoon reduced-sodium tamari *
- 1 Tablespoon water
Base Ingredients:
- 1 medium yellow onion, fine dice
- 1 Tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 Tablespoon flour (of choice) *
- 1 ¼ cups low-sodium vegetable broth *
- ¼ cup water *
Cashew Cream Ingredients:
- 1/3 cup [raw] cashews *
- 1/3 cup water
Spice/Herb Ingredients:
- 1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon dried crushed thyme leaves *
- ½ to 1 ¼ teaspoon sea salt (+/-) *
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper (+/-)
Other Ingredients:
- 1 – [ 13 oz. package] frozen baby sweet peas, thawed *
Instructions
- Place the cashews into a small bowl, cover with boiling water and allow to soak for 15 minutes, then drain off the water (discard) and set aside until ready to use in Step 4.
- Place the sliced mushrooms into a large skillet, add the reduced-sodium tamari and 1 tablespoon of water, sauté over medium-high heat until reduced in size, approximately 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally. Then remove the sauteed mushrooms from the skillet and place in a bowl, set aside. Also remove any remaining liquids (discard) from the skillet.
- Rinse the skillet and then place the diced onions in the large skillet, sauté over medium heat until perfectly tender, about 7 to 9 minutes, then add the minced garlic. Sauté 30 seconds, then add the flour. Stir constantly for one to two minutes, then add all the remaining Base Ingredients.
- Make the Cashew Cream by placing the soaked cashews and 1/3 cup of water into a high-speed blender, blend on high until smooth and emulsified.
- Stir in the cashew cream and the all the Spice/Herb Ingredients into the skillet. Simmer over low heat for 3 minutes until thickened.
- Add the thawed peas and sauteed mushrooms. Stir well to incorporate. Simmer for 4 minutes, then serve and enjoy.
Notes
*Please reference the blog post for Tips for Success, Pantry Products Used, Storage and Freezing, and Kitchen Equipment Used.
*Sea Salt: Please adjust the sea salt based upon your family’s sea salt preferences and/or based upon dietary needs.
*Serving: 4 to 6