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Low-calorie vegetable sauce with mushrooms
In season: Summer · Autumn
CALORIES
GI
POTASSIUM
FIBER
1 serving (medium) of Mushroom Vegetable Sauce (125 g) has 60 calories. That works out to 48 calories per 100 g. It contains 7.8 g of carbs, 2.4 g of protein, 2.6 g of fat and 2.3 g of fiber. Its 0.2 mg of Copper covers 17% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 30 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Mushroom Vegetable Sauce combines cooked mushrooms with a selection of vegetables, blended or left slightly chunky to make a savoury topping. There is no single traditional recipe: the vegetables and seasonings can vary, making it a handy way to use what is in season or already in the kitchen.
Serve it over pasta, spoon it onto grains, or pair it with roasted vegetables, potatoes or a simple protein. The mushrooms bring a soft, earthy flavour, while the vegetables add sweetness and texture. It is a light, vegetable-forward sauce, with 48 calories per 100 g. For a more substantial meal, serve it with wholegrain pasta or beans; alongside a crisp salad, it makes a lighter plate.
Selected: 100 g
48
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
6.2g
· 2% DV
Protein
1.9g
· 4% DV
Fat
2.1g
· 3% DV
Fiber
1.8g
· 6% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 48% · Protein 15% · Fat 37%
Vitamins
B3
2.1mg · 13% DV
Vitamin C
11.5mg · 13% DV
B2
0.16mg · 12% DV
B5
0.55mg · 11% DV
Minerals
Sodium
230mg · 10% DV
Phosphorus
62mg · 9% DV
Potassium ⭐
285mg · 8% DV
Selenium
3.8µg · 7% DV
High
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 48 calories in 100 g:
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Walking (5 km/h)
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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
NOVA 2
Minimally Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
No known major allergens
Vegan
✓ Suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0.3g
MONOUNSATURATED
1.2g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.48g
Omega 6:3 ratio 10.5:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (10.5:1).
Mushroom vegetable sauce works well with roasted vegetables, baked potatoes, rice, or grilled chicken. For an easy meal, spoon it over a grain or serve it alongside a protein rather than treating it only as a pasta topping.
Make mushroom vegetable sauce by sautéing sliced mushrooms and chopped vegetables until tender, then adding tomatoes or broth if you want a looser sauce. Simmer briefly so the vegetables keep some texture, and season to taste.
Mushroom vegetable sauce is made with mushrooms and assorted vegetables; onion, garlic, peppers, and tomatoes are common additions. There is no single fixed recipe, so the vegetables can vary with the meal and what you have available.
Yes, mushroom vegetable sauce can be used on pizza if it is thick rather than watery. Cook off excess liquid first, then spread a thin layer over the crust so the base does not become soggy.
You can make mushroom vegetable sauce creamy by stirring in cream, crème fraîche, or an unsweetened plant-based alternative near the end of cooking. Warm it gently after adding, since boiling can make some creamy additions separate.
Yes, canned mushrooms work in mushroom vegetable sauce. Drain them well before adding, since their liquid can thin the sauce, and stir them in after the vegetables have softened so they do not become overly mushy.
To thicken mushroom vegetable sauce without flour, simmer it uncovered until some liquid evaporates. You can also mash a portion of the cooked vegetables and mushrooms into the sauce for a thicker texture without adding a separate thickener.
Yes, mushroom vegetable sauce can be frozen in airtight, meal-sized containers once it has cooled. Thaw it in the refrigerator and reheat it gently; the vegetables may soften and release water, so stir well before serving.
Mushroom vegetable sauce generally keeps for 3–4 days in a covered container in the refrigerator. Refrigerate it promptly after cooking, and discard it if its smell, appearance, or texture has changed.
Reheat mushroom vegetable sauce in a saucepan over low to medium heat, stirring regularly until hot throughout. Add a splash of water if it has thickened in storage, and avoid repeatedly cooling and reheating the same batch.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.