Punkrock Chickpea Gravy

Get ready to shake up your comfort food game with Punkrock Chickpea Gravy, a bold and flavorful plant-based twist on classic gravy. This protein-packed recipe stars creamy mashed chickpeas, infused with the umami depth of soy sauce, nutritional yeast, and aromatic spices like thyme and paprika. With just 30 minutes from skillet to table, this vegan gravy is thickened to perfection and brightened with a splash of lemon juice for a tangy finish. Perfect as a topping for mashed potatoes, roasted veggies, or fluffy biscuits, it’s a savory, rebellious delight for vegans and omnivores alike. Whether you're meal-prepping or looking for a quick and satisfying sauce, this gravy delivers major flavor with minimal effort.

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium, finely chopped onion
• 3 cloves, minced garlic
• 1 15-ounce can, drained and rinsed canned chickpeas
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 3 tablespoons nutritional yeast
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 0 to taste salt

Directions

Step 1

Heat a medium-sized skillet or saucepan over medium heat. Add the olive oil and let it warm up.

Step 2

Add the finely chopped onion to the skillet and sauté for 5-6 minutes, or until the onion is translucent and starting to caramelize.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute, just until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the drained and rinsed chickpeas to the skillet. Use a potato masher or the back of a large spoon to mash the chickpeas slightly, leaving some whole for texture.

Step 5

Sprinkle the all-purpose flour over the mixture and stir well to coat the chickpeas and onions evenly. Cook for about 2 minutes to remove the raw flour taste.

Step 6

Gradually pour in the vegetable broth while constantly stirring to avoid lumps. Bring the mixture to a simmer.

Step 7

Stir in the soy sauce, nutritional yeast, paprika, black pepper, and dried thyme. Let the gravy simmer gently for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens to your desired consistency.

Step 8

Taste the gravy and adjust seasoning with more salt, pepper, or soy sauce if needed.

Step 9

Stir in the lemon juice right before serving to add a bright touch.

Step 10

Serve hot over your favorite dishes, like mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or hearty biscuits. Enjoy the punkrock vibes!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1156.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1025.0

Total Fat 39.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 6.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.2g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 5894.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 130.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 28.8g	0%
Total Sugars 25.4g
Protein 42.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 282.5mg	0%
Iron 10.5mg	0%
Potassium 2341.4mg	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: 33.7%

Protein: 16.3%

Carbs: 50.0%