Hearty Vegetarian Gravy

Source: Vegan Fire & Spice

8 oz. tempeh
3 TB olive oil
1 can cannellini beans (15 oz), drained & rinsed
1/2 cup vegetable broth
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
10-12 fresh sage leaves
1 tsp basil
1 tsp oregano
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
1/2 tsp sage
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 TB tamari


1. Cube & steam tempeh; let cool & crumble.
2. In food processor place 2 TB oil, beans, broth, salt, pepper, & sage leaves. Puree until smooth.
3. Heat 1 TB oil in pan; add tempeh crumbles, basil, oregano, red pepper flakes, 1/2 tsp sage, garlic, & tamari. Saute until browned.
4. Pour bean mixture into tempeh mixture; stir & heat through.