Oniony Gravy

Great over Meatless Loaf! 

Makes 2 cups; serves 4 to 6

• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1/4 cup minced yellow onion
• 1/4 cup flour
• 2 cups water
• 4 teaspoons vegetable bouillon powder*

*For bouillon cubes use 1 cube per cup of water. Heat water and dissolve cube before adding to roux.

In a small saucepan heat oil on medium and sauté onions until translucent. Add flour, stir and cook until roux is smooth. Add water and bouillon, and cook, stirring constantly, until gravy thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon.

Gravy (Not Chickeny or Beefy)

Makes 2 cups; serves 4 to 6

• 2 cups water
• 1 vegetable bouillon cube (salted or salt-free)
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
• 1/2 teaspoon granulated onion
• 1/4 teaspoon granulated garlic
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons flour
• Salt to taste, if needed 

In a small saucepan, whisk all ingredients (except salt) together until well combined. Bring to a boil over medium heat and cook, whisking, until thickened slightly. Taste, and add salt if desired.

Gravy for Chicken-Flavored Dishes

Makes about 2 1/2 cups, Serves 4 to 6

• 1/4 cup non-hydrogenated vegan margarine
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning, or a pinch of each: ground rosemary, thyme, rubbed sage, marjoram or oregano, parsley or basil or savory
• 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika
• 2 cups chicken-flavored vegetable broth, or regular vegetable broth, or bouillon & water

Melt margarine in a saucepan on medium. Whisking, add flour, poultry seasoning, salt and paprika. Whisking, gradually add broth. Increase heat to medium-high, cook and whisk 5 minutes until thickened enough to coat the back of a spoon.

Gravy for Beef-Flavored Dishes

Field Roast Celebration Roast topped with Gravy, with
Indian Spiced Lentils over brown basmati rice and red
quinoa, and Garlic Wilted Spinach

Makes about 2 cups, Serves 4 to 6

• 2 cups vegetable stock, or water & bouillon
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast flakes
• 1 teaspoon vegan Worcestershire sauce (such as Annie's Naturals)
• 1/2 teaspoon granulated onion
• 1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch or 4 teaspoons arrowroot
• 2 tablespoons whole-wheat or other flour
• 2 teaspoons Marmite, optional
• 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste

In a saucepan whisk all ingredients, except salt, together until well combined. Bring to a boil over medium heat, then simmer and whisk until thickened enough to coat the back of a spoon. Taste, and add salt if desired.