Easy Vegetarian Gravy
Elevate your vegetarian dishes with this rich and flavorful Easy Vegetarian Gravy, a quick 15-minute recipe that’s destined to be your go-to for comfort food classics. Made with a simple roux of melted butter and flour, this smooth gravy comes to life with savory vegetable broth, a hint of soy sauce for depth, and aromatic spices like garlic, onion powder, and thyme. Perfectly seasoned with just the right balance of salt and pepper, this luscious gravy is ideal for draping over mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or biscuits. Whether you're prepping for a holiday feast or a cozy weeknight dinner, this vegetarian gravy is a versatile, crowd-pleasing addition. Plus, it’s ready in no time, making it the perfect choice for effortless home-cooked goodness!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons All-purpose flour
- 2 cups Vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon Soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Dried thyme
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
Instructions
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter until it begins to foam slightly.
Sprinkle the flour over the melted butter and whisk continuously to create a smooth roux. Cook the roux for 2–3 minutes until it turns a light golden color, avoiding browning too much.
Gradually pour the vegetable broth into the roux while whisking constantly to avoid lumps. Continue whisking until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
Stir in the soy sauce, onion powder, garlic powder, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper, ensuring the spices are evenly distributed.
Raise the heat slightly and bring the mixture to a gentle boil, stirring frequently. The gravy will begin to thicken as it simmers.
Once the gravy reaches your desired consistency (this should take about 4–5 minutes of simmering), remove it from the heat.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Add more salt or pepper based on your preference.
Serve the gravy warm over mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, biscuits, or any dish of your choice.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
596 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 40.4 g | 52% | |
| Saturated Fat | 21.9 g | 110% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 93 mg | 31% | |
| Sodium | 2295 mg | 100% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 51.8 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.3 g | 26% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.2 g | ||
| Protein | 13.2 g | 26% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 102 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 4.0 mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 992 mg | 21% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
