Heart-Healthy Classic White Gravy
Transform your comfort food favorites with this flavorful and nutritious Heart-Healthy Classic White Gravy! Crafted with wholesome olive oil, whole wheat flour, and a creamy blend of low-sodium vegetable broth and unsweetened almond milk, this lighter twist on traditional white gravy is big on flavor and easy on your heart. Seasoned with aromatic garlic and onion powders and finished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley, it’s perfect for topping warm, flaky biscuits or velvety mashed potatoes. Ready in just 15 minutes, this quick and easy recipe proves that indulgent dishes can still be healthy and satisfying.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 3 tablespoons Whole wheat flour
- 2 cups Low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup Unsweetened almond milk
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Onion powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 1 tablespoon Chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
In a medium-sized saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
Once the oil is hot, sprinkle in the whole wheat flour. Stir continuously with a whisk, cooking for about 1 to 2 minutes until the flour is lightly toasted and a nutty aroma develops.
Slowly add the low-sodium vegetable broth to the saucepan, whisking constantly to prevent any lumps from forming.
Once the broth and flour are smoothly combined, gradually whisk in the unsweetened almond milk.
Continue to whisk the mixture, bringing it to a gentle simmer. Allow it to cook for about 5 minutes, stirring often, until the gravy thickens.
Stir in the garlic powder, onion powder, ground black pepper, and salt. Adjust seasoning to taste.
If the gravy becomes too thick, you can whisk in a little more almond milk until you reach the desired consistency.
Remove the saucepan from heat. If desired, garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.
Serve the heart-healthy white gravy warm over your favorite biscuits or mashed potatoes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
408 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 31.5 g | 40% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.7 g | 24% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1020 mg | 44% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 26.0 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.5 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.2 g | ||
| Protein | 4.9 g | 10% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.2 mcg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 460 mg | 35% | |
| Iron | 2.3 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 613 mg | 13% | |
*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.
