Low Carb Hearty Vegetable Gravy

Dive into comfort food bliss with this flavorful Low Carb Hearty Vegetable Gravy, a rich and satisfying sauce perfect for elevating any meal. Packed with nutrient-dense ingredients like zucchini, mushrooms, bell peppers, and carrots, this recipe embraces the natural sweetness and savory depth of vegetables while keeping it low in carbs. The combination of tomato paste, soy sauce, and a hint of Worcestershire sauce creates a robust umami flavor, while fresh thyme and a bay leaf add aromatic elegance. Thickened with xanthan gum, this gluten-free gravy achieves a velvety texture without flour, making it ideal for keto and low-carb diets. Ready in just 45 minutes, this smooth and creamy vegetable gravy pairs beautifully with roasted meats, mashed cauliflower, or even poured over grilled veggies for a hearty, wholesome finish.

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 small, finely chopped Onion
• 3 cloves, minced Garlic
• 1 stalk, chopped Celery
• 1 medium, diced Carrot
• 1 cup, finely chopped Mushrooms
• 1 small, chopped Bell pepper
• 1 small, diced Zucchini
• 2 cups Vegetable broth
• 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon Soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon Fresh thyme
• 1 whole Bay leaf
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon Xanthan gum

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the onion, garlic, and celery and sauté until the onion is translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Step 3

Add the carrot, mushrooms, bell pepper, and zucchini to the skillet. Cook for another 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are softened and fragrant.

Step 4

Pour in the vegetable broth, followed by the tomato paste, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine the ingredients.

Step 5

Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Let it cook for about 15 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.

Step 6

Remove the bay leaf from the gravy mixture.

Step 7

Using an immersion blender, carefully blend the mixture until it's smooth and creamy. Alternatively, transfer the mixture in batches to a stand-alone blender and puree until smooth, then return it to the skillet.

Step 8

Blend in the xanthan gum while the mixture is hot, stirring constantly. This will help thicken the gravy to your desired consistency. Start with 0.5 teaspoons and adjust if necessary.

Step 9

Allow the gravy to simmer on low for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it reaches your preferred thickness.

Step 10

Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper, if necessary, before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1128.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	748.4

Total Fat 39.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 6.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.9g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 4833.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 82.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 16.5g	0%
Total Sugars 36.1g
Protein 21.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 209.1mg	0%
Iron 6.5mg	0%
Potassium 2925.9mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 46.2%

Protein: 11.2%

Carbs: 42.6%