Description
This easy vegan-friendly mushroom gravy is a savory, flavorful alternative to traditional gravy. Made with sautéed mushrooms, shallots, garlic, and a blend of herbs, it thickens with gluten-free flour or cornstarch and is perfect for drizzling over mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or plant-based dishes. Naturally gluten-free and simple to prepare, it enhances any meal with a rich umami boost.
Ingredients
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Mushroom Gravy
- 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 butter or olive oil to a large skillet over medium heat until melted and warm.
- 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 softened. Then add minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute, stirring frequently to prevent burning.
- Add Flour: Sprinkle the gluten-free flour or cornstarch over the mushroom mixture and cook for 1 minute while stirring constantly to toast the flour and eliminate any raw taste.
- Build Flavor: Pour in the vegetable or beef broth and add the tamari, salt, pepper, dried sage, and dried rosemary. Stir well, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet to infuse flavor.
- Thicken: Continue stirring or whisking constantly over medium-low heat. Simmer gently until the gravy thickens, which should take about 10 minutes depending on the thickener used.
- Taste & Adjust: Sample the gravy and adjust seasonings if needed by adding more tamari, salt, pepper, or herbs to your preference.
- Serve & Store: Serve warm over mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or any dish needing savory gravy. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
Notes
- This gravy works perfectly as a savory topping for mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or vegan roast dishes.
- For a richer flavor, use vegan butter instead of olive oil.
- Gluten-free flour or cornstarch can be substituted depending on dietary needs; regular flour works if gluten sensitivity is not an issue.
- If you prefer a thicker gravy, increase the flour or cornstarch slightly by 1 tablespoon.
- Use vegetable broth for a fully vegan gravy or beef broth if not strictly vegan.
- Fresh herbs can be used instead of dried; use about one teaspoon of fresh sage and rosemary combined.
- Reheat gently on stovetop or microwave, stirring occasionally to maintain smooth texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 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
