Portobello Gravy
Portobello Gravy
Looking for a vegetarian Thanksgiving gravy recipe? Then try this rich, earthy gravy, which can be made with fresh shiitakes as well as portobellos. Leave the mushroom pieces in for a chunky-style sauce or strain them out for a velvety consistency.
Servings
8
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 medium-sized onion, chopped finely
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 cup chopped portobello mushrooms
- 2 1/4 cup vegetable broth
- 3 tablespoon reduced-sodium tamari or reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon dried sage, crumbled
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoon water
- ground black pepper, to taste
Directions
- Heat the oil in a medium-sized saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic. Cook, stirring often, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the mushrooms and cook, stirring often, until they begin to release their juices, about 10 minutes.
- Add the broth, tamari, thyme, and sage, and simmer for 10 minutes. Mix the cornstarch and water in a small bowl. Stir into the sauce and simmer, stirring often, until slightly thickened, about 10 more minutes. Season with pepper, to taste. (If you prefer a smooth gravy, pass it through a fine sieve and discard the mushrooms and onions.) Serve hot.