Vegan/Vegetarian Gravy
by Rebel Jon on January 14, 2011
Description:
No oil, Very low fat, low calorie gravy alternative. It's healthy enough to use whenever you have urge. Preparation and cooking time is approximately 15 minutes.
Ingredients:
- 2 1/4 cup vegetable broth
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
- 2 minced garlic cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 3 tablespoons tamari
- 1/2 teaspoon dried sage
Instructions:
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, heat 1/4 cup of vegetable broth. Gently sweat the chopped onion with salt and pepper until translucent, approximately 4 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for one more minute.
With a wooden spoon, mix the flour into the onion and garlic and form a smooth paste; approximately 1 minute. Slowly add the remaining 2 cups of vegetable broth in three equal installments. Each 1/3 should be fully incorporated and smooth before adding the next. After all the broth is incorporated, add the nutritional yeast, sage and tamari. Stir while bringing the gravy to a gentle boil. Lower heat and simmer, while stirring for 5 to 6 minutes or until thickened.
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| Estimated Nutrition Facts | 8 Servings | | Amount Per Serving | | Calories | 47.2 | | Total Fat | 0.2 g | | | Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | | | Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | | | Monounsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | | Cholesterol | 0.0 mg | | Sodium | 787.8 mg | | Potassium | 73.6 mg | | Total Carbohydrate | 8.8 g | | | Dietary Fiber | 0.9 g | | | Sugars | 0.6 g | | Protein | 2.7 g | |
| Vitamin A | 2.8 % | | Vitamin B-12 | 16.6 % | | Vitamin B-6 | 61.6 % | | Vitamin C | 0.9 % | | Vitamin D | 0.0 % | | Vitamin E | 0.1 % | | Calcium | 0.6 % | | Copper | 2.0 % | | Folate | 11.6 % | | Iron | 4.1 % | | Magnesium | 1.9 % | | Manganese | 6.0 % | | Niacin | 38.7 % | | Pantothenic Acid | 1.9 % | | Phosphorus | 4.1 % | | Riboflavin | 73.6 % | | Selenium | 8.1 % | | Thiamin | 84.6 % | | Zinc | 3.3 % | |
| | *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. |
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Tagged as: gravy, gravy alternative, low calorie, no oil, vegan, vegan cooking, vegetable, vegetarian