Guiltless Turkey Gravy
Elevate your holiday feast with this rich and flavorful Guiltless Turkey Gravy, a lighter alternative that doesn’t skimp on taste! Made with skimmed turkey drippings and low-sodium broth, this silky gravy is lower in fat yet brimming with savory goodness. A simple flour-and-water slurry takes the place of heavy thickeners, ensuring a velvety texture that’s effortlessly achieved in just 25 minutes. Perfectly seasoned with salt and black pepper, and enhanced by the optional aromatic touch of fresh thyme, this healthy turkey gravy is a crowd-pleaser for any festive spread. Drizzle it over tender turkey, creamy mashed potatoes, or stuffing for a guilt-free indulgence that will have your guests coming back for seconds.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups turkey drippings (skimmed of fat)
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken or turkey broth
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 0.25 cup water
- 1 sprig fresh thyme (optional, for garnish)
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
Instructions
Begin by carefully pouring the turkey drippings into a fat separator. Allow it to sit for a few minutes so the fat rises to the top.
Pour 2 cups of the skimmed turkey drippings into a medium-sized saucepan. If you don't have enough drippings, supplement with low-sodium chicken or turkey broth to reach 2 cups.
Add the additional 2 cups of broth to the saucepan and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
In a small bowl, whisk together the flour and 1/4 cup of water to create a smooth slurry without lumps.
Slowly pour the slurry into the simmering liquid while whisking constantly to prevent lumps from forming.
Continue to whisk and cook for 5-8 minutes, or until the gravy thickens to your desired consistency.
Season the gravy with salt and black pepper to taste. Add a sprig of fresh thyme for extra aroma, if desired.
Once the gravy reaches the perfect pourable consistency, remove it from the heat.
Serve warm over turkey, mashed potatoes, or stuffing. Enjoy guilt-free!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
186 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.7 g | 2% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.2 g | 1% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 24 mg | 8% | |
| Sodium | 2882 mg | 125% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 20.0 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.9 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.1 g | ||
| Protein | 18.6 g | 37% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 56 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 2.6 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 356 mg | 8% | |
*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.
