Vegetarian Mushroom Gravy
Vegetarian Mushroom Gravy is a flavorful Continental Global Delicacies dish prepared with quality ingredients. Pulse garlic and thyme in a food processor, scraping down sides as necessary.
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
Tap or click any ingredient to check off during cookingStep-by-Step Cooking Method
Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionPulse garlic and thyme in a food processor, scraping down sides as necessary.
Add oil, 2 tsp. kosher salt, and paprika and continue to pulse until a thick paste forms, about 1 minute.
Transfer to a small bowl.
Heat 1 Tbsp. garlic-oil mixture in a medium pot over medium-low until beginning to brown and smells fragrant, about 30 seconds.
Cook mushrooms, shallot, and bay leaves, stirring occasionally, until mushrooms are tender and beginning to brown, about 5 minutes.
Add broth, bring to a simmer, and cook 30 minutes.
Strain mushroom mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a large bowl; wipe out pot.
Cook flour and remaining 2 Tbsp. oil in pot over medium heat, stirring constantly, until nutty brown and thickened, about 8 minutes.
Add wine, bring to a simmer, and cook 3 minutes.
Add mushroom broth, parsley, 1/4 tsp. pepper, and remaining 1/4 tsp. kosher salt, and return to a simmer.
Season to taste.
Gravy can be made 3 days ahead; transfer to an airtight container and chill.
Heat in a small pot over medium, whisking constantly and adding warm water or vegetable broth 1 Tbsp. at a time if needed, until smooth.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.