Creamy Lentils Mushrooms (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

01 - 1 medium-sized onion.
02 - 120 g of brown or green lentils.
03 - 1 large garlic clove.
04 - 70 g of button mushrooms.
05 - 2 tablespoons of soy sauce.
06 - 40 cl of veggie broth.
07 - 1 tablespoon of balsamic vinegar.
08 - 5 cl of white wine (optional).
09 - Cream, as needed.
10 - A sprinkle of thyme, cracked black pepper, and chopped parsley.
11 - 1/2 tablespoon of cornstarch.
12 - 400-500 g of potatoes.

# Instructions:

01 - Give the lentils a rinse, then let them soak for 15 minutes in warm water.
02 - Whip up your mashed potatoes using your usual method.
03 - In a little oil, soften the chopped onion and garlic, then toss in the lentils. Stir for about 2-3 minutes.
04 - Stir in the sliced mushrooms and cook for 2 minutes. Pour in the soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, broth, wine, thyme, parsley, pepper, and some cream.
05 - Let it gently simmer on medium heat for 20 minutes with the lid half on. Keep an eye on it and add a splash of water if it starts drying out.
06 - Mix the cornstarch with the leftover broth and stir it into the lentils. Add a bit more cream for a richer texture.
07 - Spoon it over your mashed potatoes and sprinkle some fresh parsley on top. Optional: top with pickle slices.

# Notes:

01 - A comforting, complete veggie dish.
02 - Pickles add a nice tangy kick to the plate.