Mushroom Bourguignon

Mushroom Bourguignon is a rich, hearty French stew that reimagines the classic beef dish (Boeuf Bourguignon) with mushrooms as the star. It typically features hearty mushrooms like cremini or button, pearl onions, carrots, and herbs, all slow-simmered in a robust red wine sauce, often with a touch of tomato paste and vegetable broth. It's a celebrated vegetarian adaptation from the Burgundy region of France.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is generally high in carbohydrates from the wine, vegetables, and any added potatoes or noodles, while being moderate in protein from the mushrooms and low in fat unless prepared with significant butter or oil. It's a good source of dietary fiber, B vitamins, and minerals like selenium and potassium, with a rough calorie range of 300-450 per serving depending on the recipe.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	280 kcal
Protein	8 g
Carbs	22 g
Fat	16 g
Fiber	5 g
Sugar	4 g
Sodium	580 mg
Potassium	450 mg
Iron	2.5 mg
Vitamin D	1.2 mcg
Niacin (B3)	5.8 mg
Copper	0.7 mg
Selenium	12 mcg
Phosphorus	180 mg
Riboflavin (B2)	0.4 mg

Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, it showcases the French culinary principle of 'terroir' by using local, seasonal ingredients like mushrooms and wine. Nutritionally, mushrooms provide a unique 'meaty' umami flavor and are one of the few non-animal sources of vitamin D when exposed to sunlight, making this a satisfying and nutrient-dense plant-based option.