Description
This easy vegan-friendly mushroom gravy is a savory, flavorful sauce perfect for enhancing mashed potatoes, vegetables, and more. Made with sautéed mushrooms, aromatics, and gluten-free flour, it thickens into a rich gravy that's both comforting and versatile.
Ingredients
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Mushroom Gravy 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
- 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 olive oil to a large skillet over medium heat to warm the fat and prepare for sautéing.
- Brown Mushrooms: Add sliced mushrooms and minced shallot or onion to the skillet. Cook over medium heat for 10 minutes, stirring regularly until the mushrooms are browned and the onions are softened. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 more minute to release its aroma.
- Add Flour: Sprinkle the gluten-free flour or cornstarch over the mushroom mixture and cook for 1 minute while stirring. This step toasts the flour to remove any raw taste.
- Build Flavor: Pour in the vegetable or beef broth along with 1 tablespoon of tamari. Add salt, black pepper, dried sage, and dried rosemary. Stir well to scrape up any flavorful browned bits stuck to the bottom of the skillet.
- Thicken: Whisk or stir constantly over medium-low heat until the gravy thickens, which will take about 10 minutes at a gentle simmer.
- Taste & Adjust: Taste the gravy and adjust seasonings if needed by adding more tamari, salt, pepper, or herbs. Serve warm over mashed potatoes, roast, or any favorite dish. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
Notes
- For a vegan option, use olive oil instead of butter.
- Use gluten-free flour or cornstarch to keep this gravy gluten-free.
- You can substitute vegetable broth for beef broth to keep it vegan.
- Adjust thickness by adding more broth for a thinner gravy or more flour/cornstarch for thicker consistency.
- This gravy pairs wonderfully with mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or vegan roast dishes.
- Store leftover gravy in an airtight container refrigerated for up to 4 days and reheat gently on stovetop.
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
