A simply delicious sauce to serve over grains, veggie burgers, green vegetables, or mashed potatoes.

　　

Ingredients

makes about 1 1/2 cups (4 to 6 servings)

　　1 tablespoon nonhydrogenated margarine

　　8 to 10 ounces white or cremini mushrooms, cleaned and sliced

　　2 tablespoons unbleached white flour

　　1 cup canned vegetable stock

　　Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

　　

Step 1

Heat the margarine in a medium saucepan. Add the mushrooms and cook, covered, until they are done to your liking.

　　

Step 2

Dissolve the flour in enough cold water to make a smooth paste. Add it to the saucepan along with the vegetable stock and whisk together. Bring to a simmer, and cook gently until the mixture has thickened. Season with salt and pepper, and serve.

　　

nutrition information

Step 3

Calories: 47

　　

Step 4

Total Fat: 2g

　　

Step 5

Protein: 1g

　　

Step 6

Carbohydrate: 4g

　　

Step 7

Cholesterol: 0mg

　　

Step 8

Sodium: 88mg

　　The Vegetarian 5-Ingredient Gourmet