Mushroom Bourguignon with Cheesy Potato Purée
A vegetarian take on the French classic. Rich, wine-braised mushrooms with beluga lentils in a deeply savory sauce. Perfect for entertaining during the colder months - the stew can be prepared ahead and reheated while you make the cheesy mash. Ingredients For the Mushroom Bourguignon 100 ml beluga lentils (1 dl) 500 g mushrooms (mixed varieties work well) 4 garlic cloves 2 tbsp + 25 g butter salt freshly ground black pepper 150 g shallots 100 g carrot 2 tbsp flour 1 tbsp tomato purée 400 ml red cooking wine (4 dl) 400 ml water (4 dl) 1 tsp sugar 2 tsp dried thyme 3 bay leaves 2 mushroom stock cubes For the Cheesy Potato Purée 1 kg potatoes 1½ tbsp salt 100 g butter 2 garlic cloves 100 g cheddar, grated 200 ml whipping cream (2 dl) 100 ml whole milk (1 dl) Instructions Make the Mushroom Bourguignon Cook beluga lentils in a pot according to package instructions. Set aside when done. ...