From The Veggie Queen by Jill Nussinow, MS, RD
15 minutes prep time  |  makes 3 cups

What you need:

• 2 Tbsp oil
• 6 oz crimini mushrooms, thinly sliced
• 1 c spelt flour
• 1/2 tsp thyme
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 3 c water
• 1/4 c reduced-sodium tamari
• 2 tsp lemon juice
• 2 to 3 Tbsp nutritional yeast

What you do:

1. In saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add mushrooms and saute for 5 minutes, until they start to brown and release a bit of liquid. Remove mushrooms and set aside.
2. Add flour, thyme, and pepper to pan and stir constantly until flour is lightly toasted. Gradually add water with whisk. When blended, add mushrooms and the last 3 ingredients. Mix well.
3. Adjust seasonings as needed. You can add a little bit of sugar or maple syrup for balance. Serve hot over mashed potatoes or alongside stuffing.

Per serving: 63 Calories, 3 g Protein, 8 g Carbohydrates, 1 g Fiber, 3 g Total fat (2 g mono), 338 mg Sodium