Sauce Bourguignonne (Red Wine, Tomato & Rosemary)
Description
This classic Sauce Bourguignonne offers a deep, savory complexity derived from slow-simmered red wine, fresh herbs, and aromatic vegetables. The combination of earthy rosemary, thyme, and basil creates a robust flavor profile that pairs beautifully with mushrooms, root vegetables, or hearty grains. The sauce achieves a glossy, velvety texture through the careful incorporation of arrowroot or cornstarch, ensuring it coats your dish without being overly heavy. Ideal for weeknight dinners that need a touch of elegance, this vegan-friendly sauce brings restaurant-quality depth to simple home cooking.Ingredients
Directions
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In a heavy 3-quart pot, saut the minced onion, diced carrots, diced celery, and garlic in 2 teaspoons of water (or oil/butter if not vegan) for 5 minutes until softened.
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Add the remaining 3 cups of water, red wine, tomato paste, dry red wine vinegar, rosemary, thyme, basil, white pepper, and salt to the pot.
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Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat, cover partially, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until the vegetables are tender and flavors have melded.
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In a small bowl, whisk together the 1/3 cup of cold water and arrowroot (or cornstarch) until completely smooth and dissolved.
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Slowly pour the arrowroot mixture into the simmering sauce while stirring constantly.
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Lower the heat and continue stirring as the sauce thickens and becomes shiny, which should take about 5 minutes.
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If a thicker consistency is desired, add more dissolved arrowroot or cornstarch, one teaspoon at a time, until the sauce reaches your preferred thickness.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 218.2kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 0.6g1%
- Saturated Fat 0.1g1%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 94.1mg4%
- Total Carbohydrate 39.5g14%
- Dietary Fiber 4.9g20%
- Sugars 7.2g
- Protein 6.4g13%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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