Simple Homemade Gravy

For any savory dish that needs a sauce or gravy, this healthy whole-food version offers a low-sodium, vegan-friendly option—to be used as is or dressed up with additional seasonings.

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Ingredients

1. 2 Tbsp. / 30 ml olive oil
2. 1 medium white onion or 2 shallots, chopped
3. ¼+ cup / 30+ g brown rice flour
4. 1½+ cups / 360+ ml low-sodium vegetable broth/stock, preferably homemade or organic or:
   • cooking water from vegetables, simmered with meat
   • poultry "leftover" bits
5. 1 clove fresh garlic or:
   • 1 tsp. / 2 g granulated garlic
6. 2 Tbsp. / 30 ml liquid amino acids for seasoning or low-sodium soy or tamari sauce, preferably organic or:
   • 1 tsp. yeast extract spread (i.e., Marmite, Vegemite)
   • 1 tsp. miso paste
7. Salt or substitute to taste
8. Ground black pepper to taste

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Directions

1. In a nonstick pan over medium heat, warm the oil.
2. Add the onions and garlic, and sauté until translucent and lightly browned, about 2 minutes.
3. Add the flour and liquid seasoning (aminos, soy/tamari, yeast, or miso), and mix well until smooth.
4. Whisk in the broth/stock and herbs (if desired), and bring to a boil.
5. Lower the heat, and simmer until a characteristic "sheen" appears, approximately 5 minutes. Add more broth or flour as needed to maintain desired consistency.
6. Salt and pepper to taste, if desired.

Serve hot, or refrigerate/freeze to store.. Serving size: 3 Tbsp. / 45 ml Exchanges per Serving: ½ Carb, 1 Fat

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