Vegan Creamy Mushroom Thyme (Printable Version)

Savor creamy mushroom gravy with thyme, rich in flavor and perfect for plant-based comfort meals.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Base

01 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
02 - 2 cups mushrooms, thinly sliced
03 - 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour or gluten-free flour

→ Liquid & Seasoning

04 - 1 cup vegetable broth
05 - 1 cup unsweetened plant-based milk such as almond, soy, or oat
06 - 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
07 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Warm olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add sliced mushrooms and cook for 6 to 8 minutes until they are browned and tender.
02 - Sprinkle flour over the mushrooms and stir constantly for 1 minute to evenly coat and cook off raw flavor.
03 - Slowly pour in vegetable broth and plant-based milk, whisking continuously to ensure a smooth mixture.
04 - Stir in thyme, salt, and pepper. Allow the mixture to simmer for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the gravy thickens to your desired consistency.
05 - Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve the gravy warm over your preferred dish.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Uses basic pantry staples you likely have on hand
  • Ready in just 25 minutes start to finish
  • Rich and creamy without any dairy
  • Easily made gluten free with a flour swap
  • Delivers deep savory flavor from mushrooms and fresh herbs with little effort
02 -
  • Plant-based gravy high in flavor not in fat
  • Stays thick and creamy even when made ahead
  • Customizable with your favorite herbs or mushroom blends
03 -
  • Let mushrooms brown fully before adding liquid for the brightest flavor
  • Do not rush the simmering step—those extra few minutes transform the texture from thin sauce to luscious gravy
  • For the smoothest result blend the finished gravy on high for thirty seconds and strain through a fine mesh sieve
  • A pinch of smoked paprika or nutritional yeast makes the umami even deeper on special occasions
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