Add the onions, turn the heat down to medium and continuously stir them until translucent, about 2–3 minutes. Add 1-2 tablespoons of water as needed to deglaze the pan.
3
Stir in the garlic, cooking for 30–60 seconds.
4
Add the mushrooms, cauliflower, tamari, thyme, and sage. Stir and cook for another minute.
5
Add the vegetable broth. Bring to a boil then to a simmer on medium heat. Cook on medium heat for 15 minutes to reduce and concentrate the liquid.
6
In the meantime, mix the arrowroot or cornstarch with one tablespoon of water in a small bowl until it becomes a slurry.
7
Just before the broth is finished cooking (around the 14-minute mark) stir the slurry into the vegetable mixture and cook for 1–2 minutes until the gravy thickens. Add the salt and pepper, if using.
8
Transfer the mixture to a blender and blend until smooth. Taste and adjust based on seasoning preferences.
Chef's Notes
Substitutions Substitute ⅓ teaspoon of dried thyme for 1 teaspoon of fresh.
Substitute ⅛–¼ teaspoon of dried sage for ½ teaspoon of fresh.
How to use the gravy Top mashed potatoes or cauliflower with it.
Add it on top of a cauliflower “steak.”
Use it as a grain bowl sauce.
Use it as a “dip” for a sandwich.
Top it on grilled tofu or tempeh.
Storage Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Add the onions, turn the heat down to medium and continuously stir them until translucent, about 2–3 minutes. Add 1-2 tablespoons of water as needed to deglaze the pan.
3
Stir in the garlic, cooking for 30–60 seconds.
4
Add the mushrooms, cauliflower, tamari, thyme, and sage. Stir and cook for another minute.
5
Add the vegetable broth. Bring to a boil then to a simmer on medium heat. Cook on medium heat for 15 minutes to reduce and concentrate the liquid.
6
In the meantime, mix the arrowroot or cornstarch with one tablespoon of water in a small bowl until it becomes a slurry.
7
Just before the broth is finished cooking (around the 14-minute mark) stir the slurry into the vegetable mixture and cook for 1–2 minutes until the gravy thickens. Add the salt and pepper, if using.
8
Transfer the mixture to a blender and blend until smooth. Taste and adjust based on seasoning preferences.
