Portobello Gravy

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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. Source: EatingWell Magazine, Fall 2003

Kathy Farrell-Kingsley
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Ingredients

Directions

  • 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

Make Ahead Tip: Cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days. Reheat on the stovetop or in the microwave.

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.

People with celiac disease or gluten-sensitivity should use soy sauces that are labeled "gluten-free," as soy sauce may contain wheat or other gluten-containing sweeteners and flavors.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1/4 cup (chunky) or 2 tablespoons (smooth)
Per Serving:
42 calories; 1.8 g total fat; 0.3 g saturated fat; 561 mg sodium. 100 mg potassium; 5.1 g carbohydrates; 0.8 g fiber; 1 g sugar; 0.9 g protein; 2 IU vitamin a iu; 1 mg vitamin c; 5 mcg folate; 6 mg calcium; 2 mg magnesium;
Exchanges:

1/2 vegetable, 1/2 fat (per 1/4 cup)

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Rating: 5 stars
10/30/2011
This is a wonderful tasting gravy. Works well with cremini mushrooms as well as the portabellos or a combo. I have made this recipe using all different types of broth beef chicken and vegetable and it always tastes great! Marianne - Redondo Beach CA Read More
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