Description
This easy mushroom gravy recipe is a savory and vegan-friendly alternative to traditional gravy. Made with mushrooms, gluten-free flour, and flavorful herbs, it’s perfect for serving over mashed potatoes, vegetables, or your favorite main dishes. Quick to prepare and naturally gluten-free, this gravy adds a rich umami boost to any meal.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoons butter or olive oil
- 4 ounces mushrooms (thinly sliced)
- 2 Tablespoons finely minced shallot or onion (optional)
- 1 clove garlic (finely minced)
- 3 Tablespoons gluten-free flour or cornstarch (can use regular flour if not gluten-free)
- 2 cups vegetable broth or beef broth
- 1 Tablespoon low-sodium gluten free tamari (or soy sauce, or coconut aminos)
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon dried sage
- 1/8 teaspoon dried rosemary
Instructions
- Heat Fat: Add your fat (butter, drippings, or oil) to a large skillet over medium heat to warm it up and prepare for cooking the mushrooms.
- Brown Mushrooms: Add sliced mushrooms and the minced shallot or onion to the skillet. Cook for 10 minutes over medium heat, stirring regularly until the mushrooms are browned and the onion is softened. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Add Flour: Sprinkle the mushroom mixture with the gluten-free flour or cornstarch and cook for 1 minute to toast the flour, eliminating the raw taste.
- Build Flavor: Pour in the broth and tamari, then add salt, pepper, dried sage, and dried rosemary. Stir well to scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet, incorporating all the flavors.
- Thicken: Stir and whisk constantly over medium-low heat at a gentle simmer for 10 minutes or until the gravy thickens to your desired consistency.
- Taste & Adjust: Taste the gravy and adjust seasonings as needed by adding more tamari, salt, pepper, or herbs. Serve warm over mashed potatoes, beef, or other dishes. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
Notes
- This gravy is naturally gluten-free when using gluten-free flour or cornstarch, and vegan-friendly when using olive oil instead of butter.
- Substitute vegetable broth or beef broth depending on dietary preferences.
- For deeper flavor, use tamari or coconut aminos instead of regular soy sauce for a lower sodium option.
- Use freshly minced garlic and shallots for best flavor.
- Store leftover gravy in the refrigerator and gently reheat on the stovetop with a splash of broth to restore consistency.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 0.25 cup gravy
- Calories: 36 kcal
- Sugar: 0.5 g
- Sodium: 109.2 mg
- Fat: 2.9 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1.1 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 0.6 g
- Cholesterol: 7.6 mg
