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Vegetarian Mushroom Gravy (without drippings)

This vegetarian gravy can be made with or without drippings, making it an easy and quick holiday sauce that's full of flavor!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Condiment
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 102kcal
Author: Alicia

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons butter *see notes for DF
  • 1 tablespoon shallots, chopped
  • ½ cup fresh mushrooms, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons all purpose flour *see notes for GF
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • ¼ cup heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
  • kosher salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat and add shallots and mushrooms. Cook, stirring occasionally, till softened, about 2-3 minutes. Then sprinkle flour in evenly and stir till combined, about 1 minute.
  • Stir in the stock, still over medium heat, and bring to a simmer. Continue to simmer, stirring occasionally until thickened, about 4-5 minutes. Add the cream, vinegar, and fresh thyme leaves until combined. Bring back to a simmer about 2 minutes until the gravy is thickened and creamy. Add salt and pepper to taste. Serve warm.

Notes

  • For gluten free, use 2 tablespoons of cornstarch and whisk together with a little bit of broth before adding to the saucepan so it doesn't clump. 
  • For dairy free, replace butter with ghee, olive oil, or vegan butter depending on what's best tolerated (vegan butter is not migraine-friendly). Use coconut cream or oatly instead of cream.
  • Omit mushrooms if they are a trigger for you. 

Nutrition

Serving: 4oz | Calories: 102kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 368mg | Potassium: 40mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 543IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 1mg