Portobello Gravy
Recipe from EatingWell

This rich, earthy gravy 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.


Portobello Gravy


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Prep Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 30 mins
Servings: 2 cups chunky gravy or 1 cup smooth gravy, for 8 servings
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Ingredients
 
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  • 1  tablespoon  extra-virgin olive oilOn Sale
  • 1    medium onion, finely choppedOn Sale
  • 2  cloves  garlic, mincedOn Sale
  • 1 1/2  cups  chopped cleaned portobello mushrooms, (2 medium)On Sale
  • 2 1/4  cups  vegetable brothOn Sale
  • 3  tablespoons  tamari, or reduced-sodium soy sauceOn Sale
  • 1/4  teaspoon  dried thyme leavesOn Sale
  • 1/8  teaspoon  crumbled dried sageOn Sale
  • 1  tablespoon  cornstarchOn Sale
  • 2  tablespoons  waterOn Sale
  •     Freshly ground pepper, to tasteOn Sale
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Directions
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Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook, stirring often, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add mushrooms and cook, stirring often, until they begin to release their juices, about 10 minutes.
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Add broth, tamari (or soy sauce), thyme and sage; simmer for 10 minutes. Mix cornstarch and water in a small bowl. Stir into the sauce and simmer, stirring often, until slightly thickened, about 10 minutes more. Season with pepper. If you prefer a smooth gravy, pass it through a fine sieve (discard mushrooms and onions). Serve hot.

Tips:
Commercial vegetable broth is readily available in natural-foods stores and many supermarkets. We especially like the Imagine and Pacific brands, sold in convenient aseptic packages that allow you to use small amounts and keep the rest refrigerated.
MAKE AHEAD TIP: Cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days. Reheat on the stovetop or in the microwave.

Nutrition information
Calories 44, Total Fat 2 g, Monounsaturated Fat 1 g, Sodium 510 mg, Carbohydrate 5 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1 g, Potassium 100 mg. Exchanges: Vegetable 0.5,Fat 0.5 Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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