Vegetarian Gravy with Vegemite
Elevate your plant-based meals with this rich and savory Vegetarian Gravy with Vegemite, the ultimate comfort food companion. This easy-to-make gravy starts with a flavorful base of sautéed onions and garlic, thickened with a golden roux, and enriched with vegetable stock and a blend of soy sauce and a touch of iconic Vegemite for umami depth. Infused with dried thyme and freshly cracked black pepper, this velvety sauce strikes the perfect balance of hearty and aromatic. Ready in just 25 minutes, it’s the perfect topping for mashed potatoes, roasted veggies, or any vegetarian main dish. Whether you're crafting a holiday spread or a cozy weeknight dinner, this versatile gravy will add mouthwatering flavor to any plate.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups vegetable stock
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon Vegemite
- 0.5 teaspoon dried thyme
- 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
- salt (optional, to taste)
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, heat the unsalted butter and olive oil over medium heat until melted and shimmering.
Add the finely chopped onion and sauté for 5-7 minutes, or until the onion is soft and translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Sprinkle the all-purpose flour evenly over the onion mixture, then whisk continuously for 1-2 minutes to form a roux, ensuring the flour is fully incorporated.
Slowly pour in the vegetable stock, whisking constantly to dissolve the roux and prevent lumps from forming.
Add the soy sauce, Vegemite, dried thyme, and ground black pepper. Stir until the Vegemite is fully dissolved into the gravy.
Allow the gravy to simmer over low heat for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens to your desired consistency.
Taste the gravy and adjust the seasoning with salt if needed.
Remove from heat and serve warm over mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or your favorite vegetarian dishes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
638 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 42.5 g | 54% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.0 g | 85% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 62 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 2294 mg | 100% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 55.5 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.8 g | 31% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.9 g | ||
| Protein | 14.7 g | 29% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 124 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 4.2 mg | 23% | |
| Potassium | 1243 mg | 26% | |
*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.
