Recipe - Vegetarian Stroganoff

Here's one for you vegetarians who miss the taste of a delicious stroganoff, but want to avoid meat. Or for those who like to skip the meat once a week or so, or if you're just looking to bring a vegetarian side dish to a potluck, this is a tasty variation you may enjoy.

Vegetarian Stroganoff
(Serves 4)

Sautéing Mushrooms (Photo credit: Leptonist)Ingredients:
1 onion, finely sliced
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 lb mushrooms of your choice, chopped
½ cup white wine
1 tsp paprika
1 tbsp red wine vinegar
2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
3 tbsp natural yogurt or sour cream (if you're a vegan, you can also substitute some of the new vegan yogurts that are now available)
1 tbsp olive oil
Salt and pepper

Instructions:

• Heat the oil in a heavy-bottomed frying pan and sauté the onion until almost cooked. Then add the garlic and stir for a few minutes. 
• Increase the heat and add the mushrooms. 
• Season with salt and pepper, and sprinkle with paprika. 
• Sauté until the mushrooms are tender and brown. 
• Pour in the wine and vinegar. Stir well. 
• Reduce the heat and allow to simmer for a few minutes. 
• Stir in the yogurt and cilantro and adjust seasoning to taste.

Serve with mashed potatoes and steamed broccoli.