Name: Easy Lentil Stew With Mashed Potatoes
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 cup dry lentils ((190 g) (*see notes)); 1 large onion ((chopped)); 2 cloves of garlic ((minced)); 1 tbsp oil ((for frying)); 3 tbsp white wine ((40 ml) (optional)); 3 cups vegetable broth ((720 ml)); 2 cups mushrooms (sliced (135 g) (*see notes)); 2 tbsp soy sauce ((wheat free if gluten-free)); 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar; 1-2 tsp each of dried parsley, thyme and oregano ((use more, if fresh)); A splash of coconut milk (canned (for extra creaminess)); 1/2 tbsp cornstarch ((to thicken)); sea salt, black pepper and chili flakes to taste; Chopped pickles to taste ((optional)); 4 medium-sized potatoes ((600 g)); 1/4 cup coconut milk (canned (60 ml) (*see notes)); 1/2 tsp nutmeg ((or more/less to taste)); black pepper, sea salt (to taste)