tofu with mushroom gravy

This tofu with mushroom gravy is a recipe that is out of the ordinary. Super tasty with its smooth and creamy mushroom sauce.

I often serve this tofu and mushroom gravy recipe when I have family and friends over for dinner, it really is a simple recipe that is loved by all even the meat lover! You can prepare everything in advance and this will make it easier for you to spend time with your guests instead of being alone preparing the meal in the kitchen.

Mushroom 101

Storage

Mushrooms can become slimy and develop brown spots within just a few days. Lots of theories seem to exist about the best way to store mushrooms: in a paper bag, wrapped in damp paper towels, in a sealed container.

Surprisingly, the best way to store mushrooms is in their original packaging. You just put the mushrooms directly in the fridge still in their wrapped container.

Benefits

There are various types of mushrooms that can be eaten and enjoyed like the common button mushrooms, the healthy shiitake, oyster mushrooms or the popular Kashmiri guchchi.

Most varieties are low in calories, full of Vitamin D and packed with healthy antioxidants.

A study conducted by the Department of Nutrition Science at the University of Buffalo shows that eating mushrooms regularly can have beneficial effects on weight management and immune function. It can also be useful in regulating glucose levels.

Although considered a vegetable, mushrooms are neither a plant nor animal food. They are a type of fungus that contains a substance called ergosterol, similar in structure to cholesterol in animals. Ergosterol can be transformed into vitamin D with exposure to ultraviolet light. Mushrooms vary in appearance with more than 10,000 known types, but generally they are distinguished by a stem, fleshy rounded cap, and gills underneath the cap. China and the U.S. are among the top five producers of mushrooms worldwide.

Contains

• B vitamin(B2, B3, folate, B5)
• Phosphorus
• Vitamin D
• Selenium
• Copper
• Potassium

Recipes with Mushroom

• Cream of Mushroom
• Vegan Mushroom Stroganoff
• Vegetarian Stuffed Portobello
• Portobello Hot dog

tofu with mushroom gravy

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5 from 4 reviews

This tofu with mushroom gravy is a recipe that is out of the ordinary. Super tasty with its smooth and creamy mushroom sauce.

• Author: Sophie
• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 20 minutes
• Total Time: 30 minutes
• Yield: 2–4 1x
• Category: dinner

Ingredients

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tofu

• 1 block of firm tofu, sliced (450gr)
• 2 tbsp olive oil, divided
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• fresh thyme for garnish

Sauce

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 pint of sliced white mushrooms
• 1 finely chopped onion
• 1 1/2 cups of vegetable broth
• 3 tbsp flour
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 tsp dried thyme

Instructions

Tofu

1. Preheat the oven to 400 ˚F
2. Cut the tofu into slices and place it on a baking sheet
3. Brush with olive oil and sprinkle with salt, pepper and garlic powder
4. Bake for 20 minutes

 

Sauce

1. While the tofu is in the oven, prepare the sauce
2. Heat the oil over medium heat, add the onion and sliced mushrooms and season with a pinch of salt. Cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally
3. Add the flour, continue cooking and stir for about 5 minutes until it’s absorbed by the mushrooms. Add 1 cup of broth, stirring until the liquid is incorporated and thickened, there should be no lumps.
4. Season with black pepper and thyme. Simmer at low boil over medium-low heat until thickened, about 10 minutes, stirring often.

Equipment

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