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To pair with this easy vegetarian gravy recipe, here are a few of our vegetarian dinner recipes: Alex and I created a vegetarian meatballs recipe and needed a savory sauce to slather over those “meatballs.” We came up with this vegetarian gravy: it’s super savory and delicious, with an unexpected undertone of fennel that makes it tasty meaty. Here are our tricks on how to make a meatless gravy taste irresistibly satisfying! Alex and I created this easy vegetarian gravy recipe to use common ingredients but still maintain an integrity of flavor. Here’s what you’ll need:
Butter and milk help bring in a rich, creamy flavor, Vegetable broth helps to form the base. Flour is used a thickener, to get the right consistency. Onion brings a savory undertone. Thyme and fennel seeds add intrigue to the flavor. Because fennel seeds are often used in sausage, your brain might associate a meaty flavor with this spice!
Sauté the diced onion in a little butter, then add in fennel, thyme, and cayenne and continue cooking until fragrant. Whisk in some flour and cook until the mixture turns a lovely golden brown color (to make a roux). Drizzle in some vegetable broth and milk and whisk constantly to avoid lumps in the gravy. Season with salt to your liking, and continue cooking until the gravy thickens. Once you remove the gravy from the stove, it will continue to thicken as it cools.
When making gumbo, you cook the roux and watch as the color changes from white to golden to medium brown to a dark, reddish brown. In this vegetarian gravy recipe, you’ll cook the roux until it is a medium brown color, then add milk and the gravy turns out as a light golden color. No reviews
Norwegian Vegetarian Meatballs (uses this vegetarian gravy recipe) Vegetarian Meatloaf (a fan favorite) Vegetarian Stuffed Acorn Squash (do it up Thanksgiving style) Vegetarian Shepherd’s Pie with French Lentils Cozy Vegetarian Pot Pie Pumpkin Stuffed Shells Cheesy Vegetable Bake
Looking for vegetarian side dishes?
Mashed Red Potatoes with Garlic Roasted Carrots with Cumin Seed & Hummus Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Pecans Kale Caesar Salad with Anchovy Paste Healthy Mashed Sweet Potatoes Gouda Mac and Cheese Roasted Green Beans with Hazelnuts
