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Vegan Homemade Mushroom Gravy

November 18, 2020 by Connie Edwards McGaughy 1 Comment

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Vegan Homemade Mushroom Gravy 🌱 This rich savory gravy made with fresh mushrooms, herbs, veggie broth and a splash of wine is simply divine!

Good gravy! Once you learn the secret to making this scrumptious sauce, I bet you’ll find yourself ladling it onto a lot more than mashed potatoes!

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Gravy is one of those under-appreciated heroes in the kitchen. It’s more than a condiment but not quite a dish in itself, yet it has saved many a homecook from scrapping an over-cooked meal or a dried-out casserole. A good gravy can add flavor, moisture and texture to everything from potatoes to tofu to biscuits.

How to make homemade gravy

There as many varieties of gravy as there are good ideas – Clear gravy, cream gravy, brown, white and red gravy. Spicy gravy. Sweet gravy. Curried gravy. Onion, herb and country gravy.

Traditionally, many gravies are made from the juices and “cracklings’ or caramelized bits remaining in a hot pan after cooking meats. As vegans, we can create our own amazing gravies by capturing the fantastic flavors from foods like seared tofu, caramelized onions, garlic and veggies. One of my favorite (and easy) ways to make gravy is with mushrooms.

What is mushroom gravy made from?

It’s easy making homemade mushroom gravy from scratch. If you’ve ever sautéed mushrooms, you know how much flavor they add to other foods. Their earthy umami taste combined with herbs, a few seasonings and a splash of wine creates a beautifully rich and wonderful addition that will enhance your meals.

Here’s what you’ll need to prepare this recipe:

Equipment
  • A heavy bottom skillet (I prefer cast iron)
  • Measuring cup
  • Measuring spoons
  • Kitchen knife
  • Cutting board
  • Wire whisk
Ingredients
  • Mushrooms
  • Vegan butter
  • Vegetable broth
  • Vegetable bouillon
  • Dried sweet basil
  • Wine (I prefer white)
  • Soy sauce
  • Arrowroot
  • Salt & pepper
  • vegan mushroom gravy ingredients

There aren’t many hard & fast rules when making gravy. This is one of those dishes that you can quite literally wing it with ingredients you have on hand. Don’t have broth? No problem – use bouillon and water. I’ve listed below some substitutions and ideas for other ingredients that will work in a pinch!

Variations
  • Thickeners – Sifted flour, tapioca starch, arrowroot or cornstarch
  • Fats – Vegan butter, olive oil
  • Dried herbs – basil, sage, tarragon, thyme, oregano, Spike (my favorite all-purpose seasoning)
  • Liquid – Vegetable broth, bouillon, water, wine, vegan milk (cream gravy)
  • Non-alcohol version – Replace wine with veggie broth
  • Flavor boosters – Soy sauce, liquid aminos, garlic (fresh preferred), onion
This homemade mushroom gravy is a winner on any Thanksgiving dinner table.

🥕Enjoy this great gravy on top of any of these delish dishes!

  • Easy Vegan Mashed Potatoes
  • Best Vegan Meatless Meatballs
  • Simple Homemade Vegan Stuffing
  • Vegan Lemon Roasted Potatoes
  • Easy Vegan Sautéed Vegetables
an homemade mushroom gravy pin

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Vegan Homemade Mushroom Gravy

Vegan Homemade Mushroom Gravy

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 81kcal
Author: Connie 🥕
Vegan Homemade Mushroom Gravy 🌱 This rich savory gravy made with fresh mushrooms, herbs, veggie broth and a splash of wine is simply divine!
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Equipment

  • A heavy bottom skillet (I prefer cast iron)
  • Measuring cup
  • Measuring spoons
  • kitchen knife
  • Cutting board
  • Wire whisk

Ingredients

  • 8 oz mushrooms Fresh – Button or Cremini – washed & sliced
  • 2 tbsp vegan butter
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/4 tsp basil dried – sweet basil
  • 1/4 cup wine I suggest white (I use Chardonnay)
  • 1 cup vegetable broth
  • t tbsp vegetable bouillon
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp Arrowroot add more if needed
  • Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Clean mushrooms. Cut stems if needed. Slice into thin pieces (approx 1/8")
  • Heat butter in skillet over med-high heat.
  • Add mushrooms and garlic. Reduce heat to medium – low. Allow mushrooms to sweat (release juice). Stir – be careful not to let garlic burn.
  • Add basil. Stir.
  • Add wine. Stir.
  • Heat broth and bouillon in microwave. Stir together and add to mushrooms.
  • Add soy sauce. Stir.
  • Sprinkle in one tbsp arrowroot. Whisk continuously until fully combined and gravy thickens. Add more if needed, one teaspoon at a time.
  • Add salt & pepper to taste. Remove from heat and serve while hot.

Notes

🥕This recipe creates 4-6 servings. Adjust the quantity of ingredients if you are serving more people. Refrigerate leftover gravy in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat in a microwave or stovetop. 
🥕You can prepare this without wine. For a non-alcohol version, simply add an extra 1/4 cup vegetable broth. 
 

Nutrition

Calories: 81kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 535mg | Potassium: 205mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 392IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 1mg
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  1. Connie Edwards McGaughy

    November 18, 2020 at 10:31 pm

    5 stars
    There’s nothing quite like homemade gravy. With just a few ingredients and less than 30 minutes, this mushroom gravy recipe is my favorite quick and easy secret sauce for potatoes and tofu. It’s simply delish!

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