Description
This rich and savory mushroom gravy combines earthy cremini mushrooms with fresh herbs and a hint of tamari for depth of flavor. Perfect as a dairy-free and vegetarian sauce to drizzle over mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or grains.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 shallot, finely chopped (⅓ cup)
- 16 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced
- ½ tablespoon tamari
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1½ tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
- ½ tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 3 cups vegetable broth
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Heat the Oil and Sauté Shallots: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the finely chopped shallot and cook until soft and translucent, about 4 minutes.
- Cook the Mushrooms: Add the sliced cremini mushrooms to the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until they release their moisture and become soft, about 10 minutes.
- Add Flavorings and Flour: Stir in the tamari, minced garlic, fresh thyme leaves, and chopped rosemary. Sprinkle the all-purpose flour over the mushroom mixture and stir continuously for 1 minute to cook the flour slightly and absorb flavors.
- Add Broth and Simmer: Gradually pour in the vegetable broth while whisking to prevent lumps. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook, stirring often, until the gravy thickens and deepens in flavor, about 20 minutes.
- Season and Serve: Season with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Remove from heat and serve warm over your favorite dishes.
Notes
- To make this recipe gluten free, omit the all-purpose flour in step 3.
- At the end of step 4 for gluten free version, mix 2 tablespoons cornstarch with a few tablespoons of the hot gravy liquid until smooth, then stir this slurry back into the skillet and cook until thickened.
- Use tamari as a gluten-free alternative to soy sauce for a richer flavor.
- Fresh herbs such as thyme and rosemary can be substituted with dried herbs but reduce quantity by half.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 0.5 cup
- Calories: 70 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
