Grandma’s Gravy
Course: Sauces, SidesCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Medium6
servings10
minutes30
minutes75
kcalThis Vegan Mushroom Gravy is a rich, flavorful alternative to traditional meat-based gravies, perfect for holiday meals or everyday comfort food. Packed with umami from mushrooms, aromatic herbs, and a splash of red wine, this gravy delivers a complex taste that complements a variety of dishes. The high-performance blender creates a smooth, velvety texture while leaving some vegetables unblended for added texture. Quick and easy to prepare, this versatile gravy is an excellent addition to loafs, mashed potatoes, or any dish needing a savory boost.
Ingredients
2 Tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil
1 whole white onion, chopped
1 cup (240 ml) mushrooms
5 garlic cloves, chopped
1/8 cup (30 ml) fresh rosemary
1/4 cup (60 ml) red wine
1 1/2 cups (360 ml) vegetable broth
1/4 cup (60 ml) soy sauce
2 Tablespoons (30 ml) tapioca flour
Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
- In a large pan over medium heat, sauté onions in olive oil for a few minutes.
- Add mushrooms and cook for 10 minutes.
- Add garlic and rosemary, cook for 2 minutes.
- Add remaining ingredients and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Transfer 75% of the gravy to a high-performance blender.
- Blend on high for 5 minutes.
- Return blended gravy to the pan and mix with the remaining 25% of unprocessed gravy.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Notes
- This recipe is flexible and can be adjusted to taste. Measurements don’t need to be exact, except for the tapioca flour.
- Tapioca flour (also known as tapioca starch) is used for thickening instead of traditional corn starch.
- Keeping 25% of the vegetable mixture unblended adds texture to the gravy.
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