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Vegan Fesenjan with Mushrooms

Vegan Fesenjan with Mushrooms transforms the classic Iranian walnut-pomegranate stew into a plant-based delight. Earthy mushrooms soak up the sweet-sour sauce for a rich, comforting dish. Serve over rice for a fragrant, vegan feast.

Ingredients

1 cup walnuts
2 tablespoons oil
1 cup onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
0.50 cups pomegranate molasses
1 tablespoon sugar
0 s pinch saffron threads (optional)
2 cups water
12 ounces mushrooms, sliced
1 teaspoon salt
0.25 teaspoons black pepper
0.25 cups parsley, chopped

Steps

  1. Toast walnuts in a dry skillet until fragrant; grind into a coarse paste.

  2. Heat oil and sauté onion and garlic until translucent.

  3. Stir in walnut paste, pomegranate molasses, sugar, saffron (optional), and water; bring to a simmer.

  4. Add mushrooms and cook, covered, until mushrooms are tender and sauce thickens, about 60 minutes.

  5. Season with salt and pepper; garnish with parsley and serve over rice.