Vegan Mushroom Gravy

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Vegan and gluten-free

Makes 6-8 servings

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoon coconut oil

• 1 medium onion, finely minced (1 cup)

• 1/4 heaping teaspoon dried sage

• 1/4 heaping teaspoon dried thyme

• 1 teaspoon minced or crushed garlic

• 10 medium-large mushrooms, wiped clean and minced (a generous 1/2 pound)

• 1 teaspoon salt

• 2 tablespoons arrowroot starch

• 1 quart low-sodium vegetable stock (or water)

•  1 teaspoon fresh dill (or dried)

• Black pepper

Instructions

1. Place a medium saucepan over medium heat for about a minute, then add the oil and swirl to coat the pan. Toss in the onion and dried herbs, and sauté for 5 minutes, or until the onion softens.

2. Stir in the garlic, and cook, stirring often, for another minute or so, until the garlic disappears into the mix visually and gives off an aroma.

3. Add the mushrooms and salt, stir to distribute, and cover the pot. Cook for 10 minutes over medium heat, stirring once in a while, until the mushrooms cook down into the onion, and they give off a visible amount of juices.

4. Meanwhile, place the arrowroot starch in a small bowl, and slowly pour in about a cup of the stock, stirring constantly with a small whisk until the mixture is completely smooth.

5. Pour the rest of the stock into the mushroom mixture and let it come to a boil uncovered over medium heat. When it boils, turn the heat to medium-low, and drizzle in the arrowroot starch slurry, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon.

6. Keep cooking, stirring very often, for another 10 minutes, or until the mixture is glossy and gently thickened. Season liberally with sea salt, dill, black pepper and chives. Serve hot.

Note: This recipe stores well in a tightly covered container in the refrigerator for a week. It reheats easily, stirred over low heat. Use it anywhere you would gravy - on mashed potatoes, or over steamed veggies.