Low Fat Hearty Vegetable Gravy

Transform your meals with this richly flavorful Low Fat Hearty Vegetable Gravy, a guilt-free delight that’s as nourishing as it is delicious. Packed with the natural sweetness of sautéed onions, carrots, and celery, this plant-based gravy boasts depth from garlic, soy sauce, and a hint of balsamic vinegar. Simmered with aromatic thyme and a bay leaf, it delivers comforting, homemade flavor without a heavy calorie count. Thickened to perfection with a cornstarch slurry, this low-fat, low-sodium recipe is ideal poured over fluffy mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or even a savory casserole. Ready in just 40 minutes and serving up to 8, this easy, wholesome gravy is perfect for holiday feasts or everyday dinners. Vegans and health-conscious eaters alike will love this versatile, dairy-free sauce!

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium, finely chopped onion
• 2 medium, finely chopped carrots
• 2 finely chopped celery stalks
• 3 minced garlic cloves
• 3 cups low sodium vegetable broth
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon, dried thyme
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 3 tablespoons water

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Add the chopped onion, carrots, and celery to the pan. Saute for about 5 minutes, or until the vegetables are softened.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.

Step 4

Pour in the vegetable broth, and add the soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, bay leaf, thyme, and black pepper. Stir well and bring to a boil.

Step 5

Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer uncovered for approximately 20 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.

Step 6

In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with the water to create a slurry.

Step 7

Remove the bay leaf from the broth mixture. Slowly whisk the cornstarch slurry into the simmering pan and continue to stir until the gravy thickens, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 8

Adjust seasoning with additional black pepper if needed.

Step 9

Serve warm over your favorite dishes, such as mashed potatoes or roasted vegetables.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1609.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	480.8

Total Fat 15.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 2.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.5g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2056.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 74.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 14.9g	0%
Total Sugars 27.4g
Protein 13.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 367.9mg	0%
Iron 4.9mg	0%
Potassium 2714.5mg	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: 28.7%

Protein: 10.9%

Carbs: 60.4%