Mushroom And Onion Gravy

Here is an easy pan gravy to make. This gravy is great with fries, mashed potatoes, rice and even noodles. It is also amazing on pork shops, chicken and burgers. This great little gravy, can turn plain foods into wow. There is no need for packaged gravy mixes, packed with food additives, when you can make gravy from scratch, and with only one pan. You can make this gravy with water, but if you happen to have chicken, beef or vegetable broth on hand, even better.

White mushrooms have a variety of nutrients that boost the immune system, help fight cancer, help balance cholesterol, and support gut health. They are a good source of potassium, vitamin B1 and B2, selenium, and vitamin D to name a few.

Both onions and garlic are anti – inflammatory and also offer a reduced risk of cancer with regular consumption. They also aid in stabilizing blood sugar and help to prevent the increase of fat cells. To get the maximum benefit from both garlic and onions, allow then to sit for 5-10 minutes after chopping or crushing for their beneficial enzymes to fully activate before cooking with them. I hope you enjoy pulling this gravy recipe out of your back pocket to jazz up your meals.

Mushroom and Onion Gravy

1 large onion chopped

1 can mushrooms, stems and pieces

or sliced

3 tablespoons butter divided

3 tablespoons unbleached flour

1 cup water or broth

2 teaspoons soya sauce

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder or one

clove of garlic, finely minced

1/2 teaspoon sea salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

Drain and save the water from the mushrooms. To this mushroom liquid add the soya sauce and enough water to make 1 3/4 cups of liquid. There is about 3/4 of a cup of liquid from the mushrooms. In a heavy bottomed fry pan, sauté the mushrooms until just starting to brown, and add the onions and cook until they are soft. Remove the mushrooms and onion from the pan, into a bowl. To the pan add the 2 tablespoons of butter, and when melted stir in 3 tablespoons of flour, and allow it to cook and bubble for 1 – 2 minutes. Add the liquid in half cup amounts, stirring constantly. Use a whisk for a smooth gravy. Add the salt and pepper, and the onions and mushrooms back in. Taste and add more salt or pepper to suit your preferences. If the gravy is too th