By Jeanne Logman, CNT
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01 Sep, 2020
When the chill of autumn sets in, we all crave comfort foods. This twist on traditional biscuits and gravy is a simple and deeply satisfying dish for vegans and omnivores alike! Protein-rich and heart healthy, you may very well find yourself making these again and again while Granny’s heirloom recipe gathers dust. It’s lower in fat, higher in fiber and bursting with those savory flavors we crave in the cooler months. Serves 4 lucky people. Easy Drop Biscuits: 1½ cups whole wheat pastry flour 1 Tbl baking powder 1 tsp minced fresh rosemary ½ tsp sea salt 2/ 3 cup coconut or almond milk 1/ 3 cup olive oil Preheat oven to 400. Line a baking sheet with parchment or use a nonstick baking sheet. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, rosemary and salt. In a small bowl, whisk together milk and olive oil. Stir into flour mixture and blend until dry ingredients are just moistened. Batter will be sticky. Place golf ball sized scoops of batter onto baking sheet about 2 inches apart. Bake 10 minutes until bottoms are golden brown. Turn out to cool on rack. Hearty Gravy: 1 Tbl olive oil 2 tsp apple cider vinegar 8 oz cremini mushrooms, chopped 15 oz can garbanzo beans, rinsed, drained and chopped 1 tsp dried thyme 1 tsp dried sage 1 tsp fennel seeds ½ tsp paprika ½ tsp black pepper 13/ 4 cups unsweetened plant-based milk 3/ 4 cup apple cider 2 tsp arrowroot powder or cornstarch 1 tsp sea salt, garlic salt or onion salt In a large frying pan, heat olive oil over medium. Sauté mushrooms until they start to soften. Add garbanzos, cider vinegar, thyme, sage, fennel, paprika and black pepper and sauté until thoroughly coated and warmed through. Slowly pour in apple cider and reduce heat to low. Simmer until liquid volume is reduced by about half. Place arrowroot powder in a small bowl. Add about a tablespoon of plant milk and whisk until well blended. Pour remaining plant milk into arrowroot mixture and add mix to contents of frying pan. Cook over low, continually stirring until mixture thickens to gravy consistency. Add salt to taste. Spoon over drop biscuits and enjoy!