Low Sodium Creamy Mushroom Sauce
Elevate your dishes with this luxurious Low Sodium Creamy Mushroom Sauce, a velvety blend of earthy cremini mushrooms, aromatic shallots, and fresh thyme. This heart-healthy recipe skips the salt while delivering big flavors, thanks to unsalted vegetable broth, a touch of heavy cream, and a thickening cornstarch slurry for the perfect luscious texture. Ideal for drizzling over pasta, roasted vegetables, or grilled proteins, this quick and easy sauce comes together in just 35 minutes, making it perfect for a weeknight treat or special dinner gathering. Packed with flavor and friendly to low-sodium diets, it’s the perfect addition to your healthier cooking repertoire.
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 8 ounces cremini mushrooms
- 1 medium shallot
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 cup unsalted vegetable broth
- 0.5 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
Directions
Step 1
Clean the cremini mushrooms with a damp paper towel and slice them thinly.
Step 2
Peel and finely chop the shallot and garlic cloves.
Step 3
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
Step 4
Add the chopped shallot and garlic to the skillet. Sauté until the shallot becomes translucent, about 2-3 minutes.
Step 5
Increase the heat slightly and add the sliced mushrooms to the skillet. Cook until the mushrooms are golden brown and have released most of their moisture, about 5-7 minutes.
Step 6
Pour in the unsalted vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a simmer.
Step 7
Stir in the heavy cream, fresh thyme, and black pepper.
Step 8
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with water to create a slurry.
Step 9
Slowly pour the slurry into the simmering sauce, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens, about 3-5 minutes.
Step 10
Once the sauce has reached the desired consistency, remove it from the heat.
Step 11
Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed, bearing in mind to keep it low in sodium. Serve the sauce warm over your choice of dish.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (699.4g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 780.9 |
| Total Fat 68.8g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 28.5g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g | |
| Cholesterol 120mg | 0% |
| Sodium 68.6mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 25.7g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 3.9g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 8.8g | |
| Protein 6.9g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 15.9IU | 0% |
| Calcium 84.6mg | 0% |
| Iron 2.1mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1195.7mg | 0% |
Source of Calories