Vegetarian Savory Mushroom Gravy
Elevate your meals with this Vegetarian Savory Mushroom Gravy, a rich and flavorful sauce perfect for draping over mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or hearty plant-based dishes. This recipe features tender cremini mushrooms sautéed with aromatic garlic, onion, and thyme, creating a deeply savory base enriched with vegetable broth, soy sauce, and a hint of butter for indulgent creaminess. The addition of fresh parsley rounds out the flavors, adding a burst of herbal freshness. Ready in just 30 minutes, this easy and versatile gravy is a must-have for holidays, dinner parties, or any time you crave comforting vegetarian goodness. It's the perfect plant-based alternative to classic gravies—both satisfying and full of umami!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 0.5 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- to taste salt
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
In a large skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium heat until the butter melts.
Add the chopped onion and sauté for about 5 minutes, or until the onion becomes translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the sliced mushrooms to the skillet and cook for about 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they release their moisture and begin to brown.
Stir in the dried thyme and cook for another minute to release its aroma.
Sprinkle the flour evenly over the mushroom mixture and stir well to combine. Cook for about 2 minutes to remove the raw flour taste.
Gradually add the vegetable broth, stirring constantly to avoid any lumps. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
Stir in the soy sauce and black pepper. Let the gravy simmer for 5 to 7 minutes, until it thickens to your desired consistency.
Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt as needed.
Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the chopped parsley before serving.
Serve the mushroom gravy hot over mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or any dish of your choice.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
207 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 13.8 g | 18% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.8 g | 24% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 15 mg | 5% | |
| Sodium | 915 mg | 40% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 17.5 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.8 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.1 g | ||
| Protein | 5.5 g | 11% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 38 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 1.4 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 478 mg | 10% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
