Beany Gravy

We love creamy mashed potatoes and Apple-Walnut Stuffing covered with beany gravy. We make it every Thanksgiving, and often wonder why we don't make it on a weekly basis. It's an easy and delicious way to sneak in more beans into everyone's meal.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup garbanzo beans or navy beans (cooked)
• 1 cup vegetable broth (low sodium)
• ½ cup onion (chopped)
• 2 Tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 Tablespoon arrowroot or any flour
• 2 teaspoons dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon fresh garlic (chopped)
• 1 teaspoon dried sage (not powdered)
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Directions:

1. Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Add additional broth if needed to blend smoothly.
2. Pour into a small sauce pan, cook on medium and stir until it has thickened and is thoroughly hot (about 10-15 minutes).

This gravy recipe was inspired by Isa Chandra Moskowitz in "Appetite for Reduction."