Applied Homemade Vegetarian Gravy

🥘 Ingredients

• all-purpose flour
  3/4 c
• carrot
  1/2 c
• celery
  1/2 c
• garlic
  3 cloves
• onion
  1 c
• pepper
• salt
• unsalted butter
  1 stick
• vegetable broth
  6 c

1. 1

   Heat a saute pan over medium heat.
2. 2

   Add unsalted butter , minced onion , minced celery , minced carrot , and sliced garlic to the pan.

   unsalted butter: 1 stick, onion: 1 c, celery: 1/2 c, carrot: 1/2 c, garlic: 3 cloves
3. 3

   Cook gently (sweat) for ⏱️ 2 minutes until the vegetables soften.
4. 4

   Stir in the all-purpose flour and cook for an additional ⏱️ 4 minutes , or until the roux turns a light brown color.

   all-purpose flour: 3/4 c
5. 5

   Gradually add the vegetable broth while stirring to avoid lumps.

   vegetable broth: 6 c
6. 6

   Simmer the gravy for ⏱️ 5 minutes , allowing it to thicken.
7. 7

   Season with salt and pepper to taste.

   salt, pepper
8. 8

   If desired, finish by stirring in about 1 Tbsp of your favorite combination of freshly chopped herbs.
9. 9

   Storage: keeps well in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or can be frozen for 2 to ⏱️ 3 months .
10. 10

    Pro-tip: To make this gravy vegan, substitute the butter with oil or a plant-based butter alternative.