Description
This Easy Vegan Mushroom Gravy is rich, savory, and perfect for pairing with mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or any dish that could use a hearty, flavorful sauce. Made with wild mushrooms, fresh thyme, and a dash of soy sauce for umami, this plant-based gravy is a comforting addition to any meal.
Ingredients
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- 20 g wild dried mushrooms (such as porcini, shiitake, or a wild mix)
- 240 ml boiling water
- 1 tablespoon vegan butter (or any vegetable oil)
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 200 g white button mushrooms (or brown cremini mushrooms), sliced
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme)
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour)
- 360 ml vegetable broth (or vegetable stock)
- 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce (or dark coconut aminos)
- 1 teaspoon Marmite (or 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast or any other yeast extract)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place the dried mushrooms in a bowl and pour the boiling water over them. Let them soak for 10–15 minutes, then strain and reserve the liquid. Finely chop the soaked mushrooms.
- In a saucepan, melt the vegan butter (or heat oil) over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, and sauté for 5–7 minutes until soft and fragrant.
- Add the fresh mushrooms and thyme to the pan, and cook for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms release their moisture and start to brown.
- Stir in the flour and cook for 1–2 minutes to form a roux.
- Gradually pour in the vegetable broth, stirring constantly, followed by the reserved mushroom soaking liquid. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5–7 minutes until thickened.
- Stir in the soy sauce and Marmite (or nutritional yeast), and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot over mashed potatoes, vegetables, or any dish you like!
Notes
- If you prefer a thicker gravy, add a little more flour or simmer for a few extra minutes.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend.
- You can adjust the salt based on the saltiness of the soy sauce or Marmite.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ½ cup
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg