Mushroom Miso Gravy
| Irina Cazazaeva, RHN
This recipe is so cozy and for those who follow dairyfree, glutenfree, grainfree, nightshadefree, lowglycemic, eggfree, sugarfree meal plans, it can be also vegan or vegetarian if you omit the turkey juices, perfect for paleo and autoimmune paleo.
Total time – 15 minutes
Ingredients for 8 servings:
- 1 tsp of extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup of shallot (minced)
- 1 of garlic (clove, small, minced)
- 4 cremini mushrooms (finely chopped)
- 1 tsp of balsamic vinegar
- 1 tbsp of miso paste
- 1 cup of vegetable broth, low-sodium
- sea salt & black pepper (to taste)
- 1/2 tsp of tapioca flour
- 1/4 cup of water
Directions:
- In a pan over medium heat, add the oil, shallots, garlic, and mushrooms. Sauté for three to five minutes or until everything is fragrant and has softened. Add juice from roasted turkey.
- Deglaze the pan with the vinegar.
- Make a slurry with the tapioca flour and water. Add this to the mushroom mixture, stirring well until it thickens.
- Add the broth and increase the heat to a simmer. Turn off the heat, add the miso paste, and mix well, being sure to break up and dissolve the miso paste. Season with salt and pepper. Enjoy!
You can refrigerate the leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days.
Nutritional facts about this recipe that make you feel healthy:
- Heart Health
The recipe includes ingredients like extra virgin olive oil and low sodium vegetable broth which are known to support heart health. Olive oil is rich in monounsaturated fats that can help reduce levels of 'bad' LDL cholesterol and increase 'good' HDL cholesterol. The low sodium content in the vegetable broth can help manage blood pressure levels.
- Digestive Health
Ingredients such as garlic and shallots are known for their prebiotic properties, which can promote a healthy gut microbiome. Additionally, the fiber content from the cremini mushrooms can aid in digestion and promote feelings of fullness.
- Immune System
The recipe includes ingredients like garlic and mushrooms, which are known for their immune-boosting properties. Garlic contains compounds that are known to boost the disease-fighting response of some types of white blood cells in the body when they encounter viruses. Mushrooms are rich in selenium and B vitamins like riboflavin and niacin, which are vital to the immune system.