Foryoueats: Mushroom Gravy

½ cup olive oil (or sunflower oil)

8 oz thickly sliced mushrooms (cremini and/or shiitake)

1 large sweet onion, chopped (about 2 cups)

½ teaspoon sea salt

½ cup all-purpose flour

2 tablespoons vegan butter (optional)

2-3 tablespoons garlic, chopped

½ teaspoon dried thyme*

½ teaspoon dried sage*

½ tablespoon garlic powder

½ tablespoon onion powder

½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

½ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper

1 ½ tablespoons nutritional yeast

½ cup red wine (optional)

5 cups water

1 tablespoon rice vinegar

2 tablespoons tamari or coconut aminos

2 tablespoons “no chicken” bouillon paste

1 tablespoon mellow white or chickpea miso

Mushroom Gravy