Vegetarian Gravy
Indulge in the rich, savory goodness of this effortless vegetarian gravy, a must-have recipe for plant-based comfort food lovers. Crafted with a golden roux of creamy unsalted butter and all-purpose flour, this gravy gains its luscious texture from hearty vegetable broth. Flavored with soy sauce, aromatic onion and garlic powders, fragrant dried thyme, and a hint of smoky paprika, this vegan-friendly delight bursts with umami-rich notes. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s the perfect topping for mashed potatoes, roasted veggies, or stuffing. Whether you’re planning a holiday feast or a cozy dinner, this simple homemade gravy guarantees to elevate any dish.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3 cups vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoons dried thyme
- 0.5 teaspoons paprika
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons ground black pepper
Instructions
Heat a medium saucepan over medium heat.
Melt the butter in the saucepan, then whisk in the flour to form a smooth paste. This mixture is known as a roux.
Cook the roux for 2–3 minutes, stirring constantly, to remove the raw flour taste. It should turn lightly golden in color.
Slowly pour in the vegetable broth, one cup at a time, whisking constantly to prevent lumps from forming.
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer while continuing to whisk until it thickens, about 5–7 minutes.
Stir in the soy sauce, onion powder, garlic powder, dried thyme, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to combine all the flavors.
Taste the gravy and adjust the seasoning as needed, adding more salt or pepper if desired.
Remove the gravy from heat and strain through a fine mesh sieve if a smoother consistency is preferred.
Serve warm over your favorite dishes, such as mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or stuffing.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
823 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 54.6 g | 70% | |
| Saturated Fat | 29.3 g | 146% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 124 mg | 41% | |
| Sodium | 3432 mg | 149% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 72.9 g | 27% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.4 g | 37% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.8 g | ||
| Protein | 19.7 g | 39% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 144 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 5.7 mg | 32% | |
| Potassium | 1481 mg | 32% | |
*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.
