Description
This easy vegan-friendly mushroom gravy is a savory, gluten-free alternative perfect for enhancing mashed potatoes, vegetables, and more. Made with sautéed mushrooms, aromatics, and a simple thickener, it's quick to prepare and packed with flavor.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoons butter or olive oil
- 4 ounces mushrooms, thinly sliced
- 2 Tablespoons finely minced shallot or onion (optional)
- 1 clove garlic, finely minced
- 3 Tablespoons gluten-free flour or cornstarch (can use regular flour if not gluten-free)
- 2 cups vegetable broth or beef broth
- 1 Tablespoon low-sodium gluten-free tamari (or soy sauce, or coconut aminos)
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon dried sage
- 1/8 teaspoon dried rosemary
Instructions
- Heat Fat: Add your choice of butter, drippings, or oil to a large skillet over medium heat to warm the fat for cooking.
- Brown Mushrooms: Add the sliced mushrooms and minced shallot or onion to the skillet. Cook for 10 minutes, stirring regularly, until mushrooms are browned and onions are softened. Add the garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
- Add Flour: Sprinkle the mushroom mixture with the gluten-free flour or cornstarch, and cook for 1 minute to toast it and remove any raw flour taste.
- Build Flavor: Pour in the broth and tamari, then add salt, pepper, dried sage, and rosemary. Stir well, scraping up browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.
- Thicken: Stir constantly and simmer gently over medium-low heat for 10 minutes until the gravy thickens to your desired consistency.
- Taste & Adjust: Taste the gravy and adjust seasonings by adding more tamari, salt, pepper, or herbs as preferred. Serve warm over mashed potatoes, beef, or your favorite dishes. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days.
Notes
- This gravy is naturally gluten-free (if using gluten-free flour) and vegan-friendly, making it a versatile and inclusive option.
- For a richer flavor, use butter instead of olive oil, or try drippings from roasted vegetables or mushrooms.
- If you prefer a thicker gravy, increase the flour or cornstarch slightly.
- Use vegetable broth to keep it vegan, or beef broth for a deeper, meaty flavor.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container refrigerated for up to 4 days; reheat gently with a splash of broth if needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 0.25 cup gravy
- Calories: 36 kcal
- Sugar: 0.5 g
- Sodium: 109.2 mg
- Fat: 2.9 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1.1 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 0.6 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
