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Rich and Savory Mushroom Gravy – vegetarian recipe
Stav Kogan

Rich and Savory Mushroom Gravy

Every special occasion meal deserves a truly spectacular gravy. This rich, savory mushroom gravy is packed with umami flavor and a splash of wine for incredible depth that will elevate any dish it touches.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 3 cup
Calories: 21

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tsp (10 ml) extra virgin olive oil, divided
  • ¼ cup (60 ml / 2 fl oz) diced onion
  • ¼ cup (60 ml / 2 fl oz) diced carrot
  • ¼ cup (60 ml / 2 fl oz) diced celery
  • ½ tsp (2.5 ml / 0.1 fl oz) minced fresh thyme
  • ½ tsp (2.5 ml / 0.1 fl oz) minced fresh sage
  • ¼ lb (113 g / 4 oz) cremini mushrooms, halved and thinly sliced
  • ¼ cup (60 ml / 2 fl oz) dry red or white wine
  • 3 cups + 3 Tbsp / 755 ml low-sodium vegetable or mushroom broth, divided
  • 1 Tbsp (15 ml) Braggs Liquid Aminos or tamari
  • 1 dash Worcestershire sauce, regular or vegan
  • 2 Tbsp (30 ml) arrowroot powder
  • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • For the best flavor, allow the mushrooms to get nicely browned before adding any liquid. Avoid stirring them too frequently to help them develop a good sear.
  • To ensure a smooth, lump-free gravy, pour the arrowroot slurry in slowly while whisking the main pot continuously.
  • This gravy is the perfect accompaniment for hearty dishes like our Wild Rice and Lentil Terrine, mashed potatoes, or roasted root vegetables.
  • If you are gluten-free, always double-check the label on your Worcestershire sauce, as not all brands are certified gluten-free.

Method
 

  1. Heat 1 tsp / 5 ml of olive oil in a heavy-bottomed pan over medium heat.
  2. Add the onion, carrot, celery, thyme, and sage.
  3. Sauté, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are soft and beginning to turn golden, about 3 to 5 minutes.
  4. Push the vegetables to one side of the pan.
  5. Add the remaining 1 tsp / 5 ml of olive oil to the empty side, then add the sliced mushrooms.
  6. Cook the mushrooms, stirring only occasionally, until they are lightly browned and have released their moisture, about 3 to 5 minutes.
  7. Pour in the wine to deglaze the pan, stirring and scraping up any flavorful browned bits from the bottom.
  8. Stir in 3 cups / 710 ml of the broth, the Braggs Liquid Aminos, and the Worcestershire sauce.
  9. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then cover and cook for 3 minutes.
  10. In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining 3 Tbsp / 45 ml of broth with the arrowroot powder to create a slurry.
  11. While continuously whisking the gravy in the pan, slowly pour in the arrowroot slurry.
  12. Continue to cook and whisk until the gravy thickens, which will happen very quickly.
  13. Remove from the heat.
  14. Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed before serving.
  15. When adding the wine, be sure to scrape the bottom of the pan to lift all the flavorful caramelized bits (the fond) into the gravy.

Nutrition

Calories: 21kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 0.4gFat: 1g

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