Easy Vegetarian Onion Gravy

Easy Vegetarian Onion Gravy

from kitchentreaty.com
35 min
6 servings

Vegetarians and vegans, rejoice! This gravy is exactly what you've been missing on Thanksgiving. It's so easy to whip up a batch. Just keep those saucy carnivorous mitts away from the gravy boat - meat eaters may prefer it over their own.

Ingredients

  • 5 tablespoons butter (can sub Earth Balance [see Vegan Option])
  • 1/2 cup finely diced yellow onion
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
  • 1 tablespoon Tamari or soy sauce (optional)
  • Salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste

Directions

  1. 1

    In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt the butter.

  2. 2

    Add the onion and a pinch of salt. Sweat the onions, stirring occasionally, until tender, 8-10 minutes. If they start to turn brown, turn down the heat - you're looking for translucent and tender, not golden.

  3. 3

    Increase heat to medium. Stir in the flour and cook, stirring frequently, for three minutes.

  4. 4

    Gradually stir in the vegetable broth and continue stirring, over medium heat, until thickened to a gravy consistency, about 3 - 4 minutes.

  5. 5

    Stir in Tamari or soy sauce if using. Add salt and pepper to taste and serve.