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Mushroom Gravy

A simply delicious sauce to serve over grains, veggie burgers, green vegetables, or mashed potatoes.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    makes about 1 1/2 cups (4 to 6 servings)

Ingredients

1 tablespoon nonhydrogenated margarine
8 to 10 ounces white or cremini mushrooms, cleaned and sliced
2 tablespoons unbleached white flour
1 cup canned vegetable stock
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Heat the margarine in a medium saucepan. Add the mushrooms and cook, covered, until they are done to your liking.

    Step 2

    Dissolve the flour in enough cold water to make a smooth paste. Add it to the saucepan along with the vegetable stock and whisk together. Bring to a simmer, and cook gently until the mixture has thickened. Season with salt and pepper, and serve.

  2. nutrition information

    Step 3

    Calories: 47

    Step 4

    Total Fat: 2g

    Step 5

    Protein: 1g

    Step 6

    Carbohydrate: 4g

    Step 7

    Cholesterol: 0mg

    Step 8

    Sodium: 88mg

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