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Parsnip and porcini gravy

Name: Parsnip and porcini gravy
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: Serves 6
Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 sliced shallot; Handful of parsnip trimmings; 1 finely sliced parsnip; 1 tbsp plain flour; 100ml vegan red wine; reserved porcini soaking liquid made up to 400ml with hot water; 1 tbsp truffle oil or 1 tsp cranberry sauce (for a sweeter flavour)

By: Maria Elia

Published: 10 Dec 19
Updated: 18 Mar 24

Searching for a vegan gravy? We’ve got just the recipe. Chef Maria Elia’s parsnip and porcini vegan gravy works perfectly with a vegan wellington, but would work well with any savoury dish – meaty, veggie or vegan – that needs a gravy.

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Easy
December 2019

Test kitchen approved

Serves 6
Hands-on time 25 min

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Nutrition: For 6

Calories: 93kcals
Fat: 5.8g (0.8g saturated)
Protein: 0.8g
Carbohydrates: 5.4g (1.8g sugars)
Fibre: 1.4g
Salt: trace salt

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Ingredients

2 tbsp olive oil
1 sliced shallot
Handful of parsnip trimmings
1 finely sliced parsnip
1 tbsp plain flour
100ml vegan red wine
reserved porcini soaking liquid made up to 400ml with hot water
1 tbsp truffle oil or 1 tsp cranberry sauce (for a sweeter flavour)

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Method

Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a medium saucepan, then add 1 sliced shallot and a handful of parsnip trimmings or 1 finely sliced parsnip.
Cook over a medium heat, stirring, for 10-15 minutes until dark gold and caramelised. Add 1 tbsp plain flour and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes.
Add 100ml vegan red wine a little at a time, followed by the reserved porcini soaking liquid made up to 400ml with hot water, stirring continuously until the gravy thickens.

Simmer for 5 minutes, add salt and pepper to taste, then pass through a sieve and serve. For an extra flourish, add 1 tbsp truffle oil or 1 tsp cranberry sauce (for a sweeter flavour) just before serving, if you like.

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Nutrition

Nutrition: per serving

Calories: 93kcals
Fat: 5.8g (0.8g saturated)
Protein: 0.8g
Carbohydrates: 5.4g (1.8g sugars)
Fibre: 1.4g
Salt: trace salt

delicious. tips

This was created for Maria’s vegan wellington but would work well with any savoury dish – meaty, veggie or vegan – that needs a gravy.
Keep the gravy covered and chilled for up to 2 days. Reheat until piping hot.