Without a doubt, this is seriously the best darned gravy I have ever had! It’s rich and flavourful and has the familiar flavours of garlic, thyme and sage. I have made this many times for my omnivorous friends and family and I can’t help but notice the skeptical looks on their faces when I mention gravy and plant based in the same sentence. And then they try it, and voice both their shock and pleasure…and go back for more. Give this a try. It’s really THAT good!
Stir the nutritional yeast and flour in a dry heavy skillet over medium heat for about 5 minutes until golden and fragrant. Set it aside.
Heat oil in a large heavy saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and saute until beginning to brown about 7 minutes. Add garlic, thyme, and sage and saute 30 seconds. Whisk in flour mix and ground flaxseeds until well combined. Whisk in water, tamari and pepper slowly. Bring it to a simmer over medium high whisking frequently until it’s thick and creamy.
Adapted from Gentry, Ann. ‘Savory Gluten Free Gravy’. Vegan Family Meals
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- ½ cup nutritional yeast
- ¼ cup all purpose flour (or use Gluten Free such as Bob's Red Mill)
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- ½ cup finely chopped onion
- 2 tsp minced garlic
- 2 tsp chopped fresh thyme or 1 tsp dried
- 2 tsp chopped fresh sage or 1 tsp dried
- 1 tbsp ground flaxseed
- 4 cups water
- ¼ cup tamari
- ½- 3/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- Stir nutritional yeast and flour in a dry heavy skillet over medium heat for about 5 minutes until golden and fragrant. Set aside.
- Heat oil in a large heavy saucepan over medium heat.
- Add onion and saute until beginning to brown about 7 minutes.
- Add garlic, thyme, and sage and saute 30 seconds.
- Whisk in flour mix and ground flaxseeds until well combined.
- Whisk in water, tamari and pepper slowly.
- Bring it to a simmer over medium high whisking frequently.
- Simmer until thick and creamy.
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