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Healthy Thanksgiving Sides: Easy Mushroom Gravy

These healthy holiday sides taste just as delicious as the traditional versions, only they are made without flour or heavy cream.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 44 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 yellow onion , chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves , minced
  • 4 ounces cremini mushrooms , sliced
  • 1 (4-6 oz.) Yukon Gold potato , cut into 1-inch chunks
  • 2 tablespoons tamari (gluten-free soy sauce)
  • 1 cup water
  • ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

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  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and saute the onion until it starts to soften, about 5 minutes. 
  2. Add in the garlic and mushrooms and stir for 1 or 2 minutes, just until the garlic is fragrant. Add in the potato, tamari, and water and bring the water to a boil. 
  3. Once boiling, lower the heat to a simmer and cover the pan. Cook until the potatoes are fork-tender, about 10 minutes. (The smaller you cut the potatoes, the faster they will cook.)
  4. Once tender, carefully transfer the contents of the pan to a high-speed blender or food processor, and add in the salt and black pepper. Blend until smooth, using a thin towel to carefully cover the vent at the top of your machine so that the steam can escape. (And not blow the lid off your blender!)
  5. Adjust any seasoning to taste and serve warm over your favorite side dish or main course. Leftover gravy can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days in the fridge. It will thicken in the fridge, but will thin-out when reheated. You can always add an extra splash of water to thin it out even more, if needed, but don't add the water until the gravy is warm first.

Notes

  • Nutrition information is for roughly 1/4 cup of gravy, assuming you get 2 cups in total from this recipe. Nutrition information is automatically calculated, and is just an estimate, not a guarantee.
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Nutrition Information

Calories 44kcal (2%) Carbohydrates 6g (2%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 2g (3%) Saturated Fat 0.3g (2%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Sodium 401mg (17%) Potassium 186mg (5%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 1IU (0%) Vitamin C 5mg (6%) Calcium 12mg (1%) Iron 0.4mg (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 44

% Daily Value*

Calories 44kcal 2%
Carbohydrates 6g 2%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 2g 3%
Saturated Fat 0.3g 2%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g 1%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 401mg 17%
Potassium 186mg 4%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 1IU 0%
Vitamin C 5mg 6%
Calcium 12mg 1%
Iron 0.4mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.