Sugar-Free Hearty Vegetable Gravy
Elevate your plant-based meals with this Sugar-Free Hearty Vegetable Gravy, a rich, savory sauce packed with wholesome goodness. This recipe uses an aromatic blend of sautéed onions, carrots, celery, and mushrooms, enhanced with garlic, thyme, and nutritional yeast for a deep umami flavor. Completely free of added sugars, it relies on tamari soy sauce and tomato paste for natural depth and richness. Thickened to perfection with a cornstarch slurry, this robust vegetable gravy pairs beautifully with mashed potatoes, roasted veggies, or any dish needing a cozy, comforting touch. Ready in under an hour, this healthy and low-sodium recipe delivers big flavor without the guilt—ideal for vegan, sugar-free, or gluten-free lifestyles!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 medium Onion, finely chopped
- 1 medium Carrot, finely chopped
- 1 medium Celery stalk, finely chopped
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 200 grams Mushrooms, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
- 4 cups Low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons Nutritional yeast
- 2 tablespoons Tamari soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon Thyme, dried
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
- 3 tablespoons Cold water
Instructions
In a large saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, carrot, and celery, and sauté for about 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are soft and the onion is translucent.
Add the minced garlic and mushrooms to the pan. Cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms have released their moisture and begun to brown.
Stir in the tomato paste and cook for an additional 2 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Pour in the vegetable broth. Add nutritional yeast, tamari soy sauce, thyme, black pepper, and salt. Stir well to combine all the ingredients.
Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 20 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and cold water until smooth. Gradually add this slurry to the simmering gravy, stirring constantly to avoid lumps.
Continue to cook the gravy for an additional 5 minutes, until it thickens to your desired consistency. Adjust seasoning as necessary.
Once thickened, remove from heat and let it cool slightly before serving. Enjoy over mashed potatoes, with roasted vegetables, or as a flavorful sauce for plant-based dishes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
603 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 29.3 g | 38% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.7 g | 24% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 4964 mg | 216% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 67.8 g | 25% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.3 g | 40% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.9 g | ||
| Protein | 20.8 g | 42% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 171 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 5.1 mg | 28% | |
| Potassium | 2710 mg | 58% | |
*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.
