Description
Make a double batch of this gravy! When you need to jazz up a meal, it will become your go-to sauce for everything!
Poutine lover? Bake up some homemade fries, add some cheese and drizzle some of this gravy goodness right on top! You can thank me later!
Ingredients
Base ingredients:
- 1/2 cup white onions, roughly chopped
- 1 generous cup mushrooms, roughly chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (or coconut oil)
- 1/4–1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme (2–3 sprigs, remove large stem)
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste*
- 1 tablespoon Tamari (or Coconut Aminos)
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
- 1 tablespoon arrowroot starch (or oat flour, potato or tapioca starch)
Nice to add ingredients:
TIP: Add one or a little bit of all the add-ins to create the most perfect gravy.
- 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast (or hemp or sunflower seeds)
- 1/4 teaspoon fresh organic ginger, finely grated
- 1/4 teaspoon fresh organic turmeric, finely grated
- 1 small carrot, grated (about 1/3 cup)
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 fresh garlic bulb, crushed
- 1/4–1/2 teaspoon curry powder (start with less, taste and adjust)
- 1/4–1/2 teaspoon Garam Masala (start with less, taste and adjust)
- 1/2 cup coconut cream (thicker part of canned coconut milk)
- 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes (to add spice)
Instructions
Before you begin, please watch the helpful how-to video to help you make this gravy!
- In a saucepot, on medium to low heat, add olive oil, onions, garlic, mushrooms, carrot, thyme, grated ginger/turmeric (optional) and cook for 5 to 10 minutes.
- Add the broth, tomato paste, nutritional yeast, Tamari, and seasoning (spices, salt, pepper).
- Bring to a boil then reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes. If you want to add some coconut cream, now is a perfect time to add it, stir and let it simmer with the rest of the ingredients.
- While things are simmering, add 1 tablespoon of arrowroot flour to a small bowl and mix with a little water or broth from the simmering pot, and add it to the pot or the blender container.
- Transfer everything to a high-speed blender, smaller blender or blend with an immersion blender and purée until smooth and return to saucepot.
- Enjoy right away, or keep warm until ready to eat.
Notes
* Substitute with 2 tablespoons of either bbq sauce, ketchup, passata or tomato sauce. Make sure the substitute meets your dietary needs. I’ve even added a large fresh tomato and it’s equally amazing!
If you like your gravy saltier or with more pepper please season the sauce accordingly.
Store leftovers in a glass jar in the refrigerator for up to 7 days.
Tip: Are you feeding more than 4 people? Consider prepping a double batch!