Vegetarian Classic Brown Gravy
Rich, savory, and completely plant-based, this Vegetarian Classic Brown Gravy is the ultimate comfort food staple! Perfectly balancing deep, umami flavors with a velvety texture, this recipe swaps traditional meat-based stock for hearty vegetable broth and soy sauce, creating a versatile gravy that even non-vegetarians will love. Made with a simple roux of butter and flour, and enhanced by aromatic onion powder, garlic powder, and dried thyme, this easy-to-make sauce comes together in just 20 minutes. Whether drizzled over mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or vegan meatloaf, this gravy is guaranteed to elevate your favorite dishes. Try it today for a fuss-free, crowd-pleasing addition to any meal!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon dried thyme
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Melt the unsalted butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
Once the butter is melted, add the all-purpose flour. Stir continuously for about 2-3 minutes to form a roux, until it becomes a light golden brown.
Gradually whisk in the vegetable broth, ensuring there are no lumps. Continue whisking until the mixture is smooth.
Add the soy sauce, onion powder, garlic powder, dried thyme, black pepper, and salt.
Bring the mixture to a simmer. Continue to cook, stirring frequently, for about 10 minutes, or until the gravy has thickened to your desired consistency.
Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary.
Remove the gravy from the heat and serve hot over your favorite vegetarian dishes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
725 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 52.5 g | 67% | |
| Saturated Fat | 28.9 g | 144% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 124 mg | 41% | |
| Sodium | 2887 mg | 126% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 57.5 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.5 g | 27% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.2 g | ||
| Protein | 14.1 g | 28% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 106 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 4.4 mg | 24% | |
| Potassium | 1003 mg | 21% | |
*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.
