File this vegan mushroom gravy under "don't knock it til ya try it." Seriously. I'm pretty temperamental when it comes to mushrooms, but even I go nuts for this stuff.
It's hearty, earthy, and adds a wonderful umami flavor to oh so many things. Ladle it over mashed potatoes or veggie meatballs, drizzle it over a savory grain bowl, or smear a bit on your sandwich.
Heck, you could even make vegan poutine. All you need are some mushrooms, garlic, onions, and a wee bit of will-power and you're minutes away from a savory vegan mushroom gravy delight.
Now let's get shroomy.
Vegan Mushroom Gravy
- Prep Time:10 mins
- Cook Time:30 mins
- Total Time:40 mins
- Servings:4
- Easy
- 2 cup chopped mushrooms crimini white button etc
- 1 1/2 tablespoon olive oil or non-dairy butter
- 1 shallot or 1/2 an onion
- 2 clove garlic minced
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon minced rosemary optional
- 1 1/2 tablespoon soy sauce or Maggi seasoning optional but recommended
- 2 tablespoon nutritional yeast optional
- 2 tablespoon all-purpose or whole wheat flour or sub 1/2 tablespoon corn starch
- 1/2 cup unsweetened plain almond milk
- 3/4-1 cup vegetable broth or more if thinner gravy desired
Ingredients
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Step 1
Chop mushrooms into small, even pieces. Mince garlic and dice onion.
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Step 2
Heat oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and chopped onion and heat cook, stirring occasionally, until onions sweat and become translucent, about 5 minutes.
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Step 3
Add flour and whisk into mixture. Continue to cook for another minute.
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Step 4
Add mushrooms and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until mushrooms soften, about 12 minutes.
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Step 5
Add salt, pepper, rosemary, soy sauce, and nutritional yeast. Cook an additional 4-5 minutes.
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Step 6
Mix together broth and almond milk in a bowl. Begin to add liquids to mushroom mixture, about 1/2 cup at a time, and allow to simmer and cook off between each addition (about 3-4 minutes each time).
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Step 7
Continue until all liquid has been added and gravy in pan is thick yet creamy and malleable. Add more liquid to adjust to desired viscosity.
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Step 8
If a smoother gravy is desired, allow gravy to cool before transferring to a food processor or blender and pureeing until desired smoothness is reached.
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Step 9
Serve with vegan biscuits, stuffing, on a grain bowl, or with Tofurky.