Rupy's Lentil and Mushroom Gravy

This gravy is thickened with lentils and mushrooms, rather than flour or cornflour as is found in many recipes. They not only add body, they bring a l...This gravy is thickened with lentils and mushrooms, rather than flour or cornflour as is found in many recipes. They not only add body, they bring a lot of flavour. Rupy made this in the studio one day using what he had available to him. Strawberry jam may sound unorthodox but trust us - it adds the perfect amount of sweetness. If you don’t have any, maple syrup or honey will work just fine. Read more This gravy is thickened with lentils and mushrooms, rather than flour or cornflour as is found in many recipes. They not only add body, they bring a lot of flavour. Rupy made this in the studio one day using what he had available to him. Strawberry jam may sound unorthodox but trust us - it adds the perfect amount of sweetness. If you don’t have any, maple syrup or honey will work just fine. This gravy is thickened with lentils and mushrooms, rather than flour or cornflour as is found in many recipes. They not only add body, they bring a lot of flavour. Rupy made this in the studio one day using what he had available to him. Strawberry jam may sound unorthodox but trust us - it adds the perfect amount of sweetness. If you don’t have any, maple syrup or honey will work just fine.

Prep time
10 mins
Cook time
20 mins
FREEZER FRIENDLY
Yes
SHELF LIFE
3 days
Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
Contains
Soy
Why is this healthy?
Plant
points

NUTRITION PER SERVING (Read more)

2g
Protein
61kcal
Calories
3g
Total Fat
7g
Carbs
3g
Sugars
2g
Fibre
45mg
Calcium
3%
 
1mg
Iron
6%
 
19mg
Magnesium
5%
 
249mg
Potassium
5%
 
213mg
Sodium
9%
 
1mg
Vitamin B1
83%
 
0mcg
Vitamin B12
0%
0mcg
Vitamin D
0%
0.5mg
Vitamin E
3%
 
118mcg
Vitamin B9
30%
 
251mcg
Vitamin A
28%
 
3mg
Vitamin C
3%
 
0.5mg
Zinc
5%
 
29mcg
Vitamin K
24%
 
0.1mg
Copper
11%
 
0.5mg
Vitamin B2
38%
 
3.9mg
Vitamin B3
24%
 
0.1mg
Vitamin B6
6%
 
48mg
Phosphorus
4%
 
Protein: 2g; Calories: 61kcal; Total Fat: 3g; Carbs: 7g; Sugars: 3g; Fibre: 2g; Calcium: 45mg (3%); Iron: 1mg (6%); Magnesium: 19mg (5%); Potassium: 249mg (5%); Sodium: 213mg (9%); Vitamin B1: 1mg (83%); Vitamin B12: 0mcg (0%); Vitamin D: 0mcg (0%); Vitamin E: 0.5mg (3%); Vitamin B9: 118mcg (30%); Vitamin A: 251mcg (28%); Vitamin C: 3mg (3%); Zinc: 0.5mg (5%); Vitamin K: 29mcg (24%); Copper: 0.1mg (11%); Vitamin B2: 0.5mg (38%); Vitamin B3: 3.9mg (24%); Vitamin B6: 0.1mg (6%); Phosphorus: 48mg (4%)
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Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
Contains
Soy

Ingredients

Serves 6
white onion
finely diced
celery
finely diced
carrot
finely diced
chestnut mushroom
finely sliced
thyme (dried)
Swaps: herbes des provence, rosemary (dried)
sage (dried)
Swaps: herbes des provence, rosemary (dried)
marmite
strawberry jam
Swaps: honey, maple syrup
miso paste
white
dijon mustard
Swaps: wholegrain mustard
smooth
water
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Method

1

Gather and prepare your ingredients.

2

Heat the olive oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pan over medium-high heat. Add the onion, celery, carrot, and mushrooms with a sprinkle of salt and pepper. Cook, stirring often, for 10-12 minutes until reduced and sticky.

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