Dairy-Free Homemade Mushroom Cream
Indulge in the luscious creaminess of this Dairy-Free Homemade Mushroom Cream, a rich and velvety sauce free from dairy yet bursting with flavor. Perfect for those following dairy-free or vegan diets, this recipe uses tender cremini mushrooms, fragrant garlic, and sweet yellow onion sautéed to perfection, then blended with creamy coconut milk and a touch of thyme for a herbaceous depth. Thickened with cornstarch for that perfect silky texture, this versatile mushroom cream is ideal as a pasta sauce, a decadent topping for roasted vegetables, or even a savory dip. Quick to prepare in just 30 minutes, it’s a wholesome, gluten-free, and soul-satisfying addition to your recipe repertoire.
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Ingredients
- 250 grams Cremini mushrooms
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 large Garlic cloves
- 1 small Yellow onion
- 1 cup Vegetable broth
- 1 cup Full-fat coconut milk
- 1 teaspoon Thyme leaves
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons Water
Directions
Step 1
Clean the cremini mushrooms with a damp cloth to remove any dirt, then slice them thinly.
Step 2
Mince the garlic cloves and finely chop the yellow onion.
Step 3
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Step 4
Add the chopped onion to the skillet and sauté for about 3-4 minutes until it becomes translucent.
Step 5
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 more minute, ensuring it doesn't burn.
Step 6
Add the sliced mushrooms to the skillet and sauté for 5-7 minutes until they are lightly browned and most of the liquid has evaporated.
Step 7
Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a simmer.
Step 8
Reduce the heat to low and stir in the coconut milk, thyme leaves, salt, and black pepper.
Step 9
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water until smooth.
Step 10
Add the cornstarch mixture to the skillet, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens, about 2-3 minutes.
Step 11
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Step 12
Remove from heat and allow the mushroom cream to cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (875.6g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1026.3 |
| Total Fat 88.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 55.6g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 3.4g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1795.0mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 54.3g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 12.5g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 19.5g | |
| Protein 17.6g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 17.5IU | 0% |
| Calcium 157.4mg | 0% |
| Iron 10.6mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2332.9mg | 0% |
Source of Calories