Vegan Mushroom Gravy

Ingredients

• ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
• ½ small onion, finely chopped (~ ½ cup)
• 4 oz baby portobello mushrooms, finely chopped (1 cup)
• ½ cup all-purpose flour
• 4-5 cups vegetable stock
• 1 teaspoon soy sauce
• ½ teaspoon kosher salt
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Directions

1. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat
2. Add onion and mushrooms; cook, stirring, until well browned (about 8-10 minutes)
3. Sprinkle in flour and cook, stirring, until golden brown, 3-5 minutes
4. Slowly whisk in vegetable stock a little at a time until a smooth sauce forms
5. Simmer 2-3 minutes until thickened
6. Season with soy sauce, salt, and pepper
7. (Optional) Strain through a fine mesh strainer

Footnotes

Source: New York Times