Description

This Mushroom Gravy recipe is a plant-based, richly flavored sauce perfect for elevating dishes like mashed potatoes, grilled vegetables, and plant-based proteins. Made from simple pantry staples and fresh mushrooms, it offers a smooth, savory, and umami-rich texture in under 30 minutes, enhancing any meal with warmth and depth.

Ingredients

Scale

Main Ingredients

2 cups fresh mushrooms (cremini or baby bella preferred), cleaned and sliced
1 medium onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons plant-based butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (or gluten-free alternative such as chickpea flour)
2 cups vegetable broth, warm
1 tablespoon vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon natural gelling agent
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Herbs and Seasonings

2 teaspoons fresh thyme or parsley, finely chopped

Instructions

Prepare the Mushrooms and Onions: Start by cleaning and slicing your fresh mushrooms. In a warm skillet, melt the plant-based butter and sauté the diced onions until translucent and gently caramelized. Add the garlic and mushrooms, cooking until the mushrooms release their moisture and become golden brown.
Add Flour and Cook: Sprinkle the flour over the mushroom mixture and stir continuously. Cooking the flour removes its raw taste and helps to form the thick base for your gravy.
Pour in the Broth and Seasonings: Slowly add the warm vegetable broth while stirring to avoid lumps. Then add the vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural), apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper to create a rich, layered flavor.
Incorporate the Natural Gelling Agent: Mix in the natural gelling agent according to package instructions to reach the ideal gravy thickness. Simmer gently while stirring until it thickens to a smooth, silky consistency.
Finish with Fresh Herbs: Turn off the heat and stir in chopped fresh thyme or parsley. This final step brightens up the earthy richness and adds a lovely fresh note.

Notes

Choose cremini or baby bella mushrooms for deeper umami flavor.
Allow mushrooms to brown slowly for best taste.
Use warm broth to prevent lumps in gravy.
Add natural gelling agent gradually to avoid over-thickening.
Season at the end to balance all flavors perfectly.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Appetizers
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/4 cup
Calories: 70
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 350mg
Fat: 4g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Unsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 7g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: mushroom gravy, plant-based gravy, vegetarian gravy, dairy-free gravy, umami sauce, gluten-free gravy, savory sauce