Super Quick No Fat Microwave Gravy
Whip up a rich and velvety gravy in just minutes with this Super Quick No Fat Microwave Gravy! Perfect for health-conscious cooks, this recipe delivers comforting flavor without any added fat, thanks to a base of low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth thickened with cornstarch. Seasoned with pantry staples like garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper, and optionally enhanced with soy sauce for depth and color, this easy microwave gravy is a must-try for busy weeknight meals or last-minute holiday feasts. Ready in under 5 minutes, it’s ideal for drizzling over mashed potatoes, roasted veggies, or your favorite savory dishes. No stovetop needed—this is effortless, flavor-packed cooking at its finest!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon Soy sauce (optional, for color and flavor)
- 0.25 teaspoons Garlic powder
- 0.25 teaspoons Onion powder
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- to taste Salt (optional, to taste)
Instructions
In a microwave-safe bowl or large measuring cup, whisk together the cornstarch and 1/4 cup of the broth until fully dissolved, ensuring no lumps remain.
Add the remaining broth, soy sauce (if using), garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper to the bowl. Whisk thoroughly to combine.
Microwave on high for 1 minute, then remove and whisk to ensure even cooking.
Return to the microwave and cook in 30-second intervals, whisking after each interval, until the gravy thickens to your desired consistency. This should take approximately 2–3 minutes total, depending on your microwave.
Taste the gravy and adjust seasoning with salt, additional pepper, or soy sauce if needed.
Serve immediately over mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or any dish needing a quick, flavorful gravy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
37 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 1.0 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2789 mg | 121% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 3.2 g | 1% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.2 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.0 g | ||
| Protein | 2.5 g | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 26 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 0.4 mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 126 mg | 3% | |
*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.
