Mushroom Gravy

The walnuts are the secret ingredient that gives the gravy its’ meaty and rich taste. This is delicious served over potatoes or smothering the Mini Tofu Quiches. Roger loves to drown his toasted sourdough with it!

Makes 2 full cups – you may want to double the recipe!

Prep time: 10 minutes + soak time

Cook time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

  • ½ cup no salt walnuts*
  • ½ cup no salt cashews*
  • 2 cups mushrooms, diced large (your choice – I use baby bellas)
  • ½ cup non-dairy milk (almond)
  • ½ sweet onion, diced
  • ¼ tsp. garlic powder
  • 3 Tbls. nutritional yeast
  • ¼ cup white wine (optional, but it adds such great flavor)

*If you want a lower fat gravy, substitute a can of no-salt cannelini beans for the nuts, and follow the instructions beginning at #2. You’ll still have a really rich and creamy gravy!

Optional add-ins: 4 oz. chorizo tempeh, and any other veggies or greens you like.

Instructions

  1. Cover walnuts and cashews in warm water and soak for at least one hour.
  2. In high speed bullet blender, combine the nuts with the almond milk.
  3. Blend until smooth. You may want to add a little more milk to get the desired ‘gravy’ like consistency.  Set aside.
  4. Heat a medium size saucepan and water sautee the onions until translucent.
  5. Add the crumbled chorizo tempeh to the pan (if you’re using it) and cook until the entire mixture begins to carmelize, about 6-8 minutes
  6. Add the mushrooms and cook for another 2-3 minutes until they’re softened.
  7. Pour your blended nut mix into the sauce pan and mix well until all is heated through. Add the garlic powder, nutritional yeast and stir.
  8. Add the wine at the end and stir in well.
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