Heart-Healthy Country Gravy
Transform your comfort food favorites with this *Heart-Healthy Country Gravy*—a lighter twist on the classic Southern staple. Made with wholesome ingredients like olive oil, whole wheat flour, and unsweetened almond milk, this guilt-free gravy skips the heavy cream and butter without sacrificing flavor. Seasoned with just the right balance of garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper, it's rich, savory, and perfect for pairing with biscuits, roasted vegetables, or lean proteins. Ready in just 20 minutes, this quick and easy recipe is low in sodium and packed with heart-healthy ingredients, making it a smart and satisfying addition to any meal. Treat your taste buds to this healthier take on traditional country gravy while staying true to your health goals.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons whole wheat flour
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
Whisk in the whole wheat flour until it forms a smooth paste, cooking for about 1 minute.
Slowly add the low-sodium chicken broth while whisking continuously to avoid lumps.
Once the broth is well incorporated, gradually add the unsweetened almond milk while continuing to whisk.
Add the garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and salt, stirring well to combine.
Bring the mixture to a simmer, reducing the heat to medium-low, and cook for about 10 minutes or until the gravy thickens to your desired consistency.
Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary.
Remove from heat and serve warm over your favorite heart-healthy dishes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
382 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 32.4 g | 42% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.7 g | 24% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 880 mg | 38% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 16.5 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.5 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.1 g | ||
| Protein | 7.9 g | 16% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.2 mcg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 437 mg | 34% | |
| Iron | 1.8 mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 178 mg | 4% | |
*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.
