Umami-Rich Vegan Brown Gravy
Umami-Rich Vegan Brown Gravy is velvety and deeply seasoned, with tamari adding salty depth and nutritional yeast lending a gentle cheesiness. Soy milk keeps it creamy without dairy, while black pepper rounds out the warmth. Serve it over mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or grain bowls, especially for weeknight dinners or holiday spreads when you want a comforting, plant-based topper.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Umami-Rich Vegan Brown Gravy, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 28
- Heart Health
- 71
- Metabolic
- 25
- Digestive
- 28
- Inflammatory
- 34
- Performance
- 43
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- 2
Whisk flour, vegetable broth, and tamari into the hot oil; cook and stir until smooth with no lumps and the mixture becomes paste-like.
- 3
Pour soy milk into the skillet; cook and stir until the mixture thickens.
- 4
Add yeast and black pepper; stir well and serve hot.
- Calories 246.27 kcal Moderate 12%
- Protein 9.65 g Moderate 19%
- Carbohydrate 16.05 g 6%
- Total Fat 16.31 g High 21%
- Saturated Fat 1.29 g Moderate 6%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.2 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 842.88 mg High 37%
- Dietary Fiber 2.99 g Moderate 11%
- Total Sugars 3.48 g --
- Added Sugars 0.07 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 236.96 mg Moderate 18%
- Iron 1.45 mg Low Source 8%
- Potassium 344.81 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin A 93.69 mcg Moderate 10%
- Vitamin C 0.18 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 1.47 mcg Low Source 7%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Soy 🌱
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Umami Rich Vegan Brown Gravy is made with 7 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 15 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Black Pepper, Canola Oil, and Nutritional Yeast. Each serving provides about 246.27 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Umami-Rich Vegan Brown Gravy made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Black Pepper, Canola Oil, Nutritional Yeast, Soy Milk. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Umami-Rich Vegan Brown Gravy?
- About 15 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 246.27 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Umami-Rich Vegan Brown Gravy easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Umami-Rich Vegan Brown Gravy healthy?
- Umami-Rich Vegan Brown Gravy has an easyChef Pro health score of 45/100. Per serving, it provides 246.27 calories and 9.65 g of protein, or 19% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 842.88 mg (37% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.29 g (6% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Soy, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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