Description
A comforting and creative gravy made without meat drippings, perfect for a variety of dishes.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup cremini or shiitake mushrooms, diced
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter or olive oil
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Fresh herbs (thyme, rosemary, or parsley)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream or milk (optional)
- Soy sauce or Worcestershire sauce (optional)
Instructions
- Heat a heavy-bottom skillet over medium heat and melt the butter or olive oil.
- Add the diced mushrooms and sauté until they brown and release their moisture, about 5-7 minutes.
- Toss in the minced garlic and sauté for another minute until fragrant.
- Sprinkle in the flour, stirring until combined and light golden brown, about 1-2 minutes.
- Gradually whisk in the vegetable broth, continuing to stir until the mixture thickens.
- Incorporate the chosen herbs and season with salt, pepper, and optional sauces.
- If using cream, add it in at the end for extra richness, and adjust seasoning as desired.
- Let it simmer for a few minutes before serving over your favorite dishes.
Notes
Feel free to substitute ingredients based on availability, and adjust the seasoning to your taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: gravy, vegetarian, sauce, comfort food, easy recipes