10 Thanksgiving Turkey Alternatives for Vegetarians

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Serves 6

1/3 cup dried mushrooms
2 cups vegetable stock
3 tablespoons butter
1 1/2 tablespoon minced shallot
3 tablespoons flour
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1/2 cup light cream
1 tablespoon sherry
1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme
salt & pepper

1. Bring vegetable stock to a boil. In a small bowl pour stock over mushrooms. Let soak for 20 minutes.
2. Remove mushrooms from bowl, setting the stock aside for later. Mince the mushrooms.
3. In a medium saucepan melt the butter. Add the minced shallot and saute for 5 minutes until soft.
4. Add the flour to the butter/shallot mixture, stirring constantly. Cook for 2 minutes.
5. Gradually add 1 1/2 cups of the reserved vegetable stock, stirring well to incorporate after each addition. Cook over medium heat until thickened.
6. Add the reserved mushrooms, soy sauce, cream, sherry & thyme to the gravy. Cook for a few more minutes until thickened to desired consistency. Season to taste with salt & pepper. less