Quick and Easy Vegetarian Gravy
Elevate your meals with this Quick and Easy Vegetarian Gravy—a simple yet flavorful recipe that's ready in just 15 minutes! Perfect for holiday feasts or weeknight dinners, this rich, velvety gravy is crafted with pantry staples like vegetable broth, soy sauce, and a medley of aromatic seasonings including onion powder, garlic powder, and dried thyme. The smooth roux base, created from unsalted butter and all-purpose flour, delivers a luscious texture that pairs perfectly with mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or your favorite plant-based entrees. With minimal prep time and maximum flavor, this vegetarian gravy is the ultimate meat-free comfort food addition to any meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons All-purpose flour
- 2 cups Vegetable broth
- 2 teaspoons Soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoons Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoons Dried thyme
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Ground black pepper
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat.
Add the all-purpose flour to the butter and whisk continuously for 1-2 minutes to create a smooth roux. The mixture should be golden and smell slightly nutty.
Gradually pour in the vegetable broth while whisking constantly to prevent lumps from forming.
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and let it cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it begins to thicken.
Stir in the soy sauce, onion powder, garlic powder, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to combine.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, adding more salt or pepper to preference.
Let the gravy simmer for another 2-3 minutes until it reaches your desired consistency.
Remove from heat and serve warm over your favorite dishes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
588 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 40.4 g | 52% | |
| Saturated Fat | 21.9 g | 110% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 93 mg | 31% | |
| Sodium | 2128 mg | 93% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 50.4 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.1 g | 25% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.1 g | ||
| Protein | 12.6 g | 25% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 98 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 3.9 mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 963 mg | 20% | |
*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.
