Vegan Richa's Mushroom Bourguignon – World Spice

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons safflower or sunflower oil
• 10 ounces (280 g) mushrooms (white or cremini, or a combination), sliced (about 4 cups)
• 1/2 medium-sized onion, chopped (about 3/4 cup [120 g])
• 4 garlic cloves, chopped (about 2 teaspoons)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon water, if needed
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) red wine, brandy, whiskey, or vegetable stock
• 4 small celery stalks, chopped (about 1 cup [100 g])
• 1 large carrot, chopped (about 3/4 cup [75 g])
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme, or 3/4 teaspoon dried Thyme
• 1/4 teaspoon Powder Garlic
• 1/2 cup (120 ml) vegetable stock or water
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce, tamari (for gluten-free), or coconut aminos (for soy-free)
• 2 teaspoons tomato paste
• 1 Turkish Bay Leaf
• 1/2 teaspoon Rosemary
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch or arrowroot starch mixed with 3 tablespoons water
• 1 cup (30 g) spinach or baby kale
• 2 cups (340 g) cubed potato (about 1 large potato)
• 1 heaping cup (100 g) cauliflower florets
• 2 to 4 tablespoons nondairy milk
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 tablespoons fresh or 1 teaspoon dried herbs, such as Thyme
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• Freshly ground Black Vietnamese Peppercorn
• Fresh thyme