I didn’t expect gravy to bring comfort while skipping both gluten and dairy. Yet this version does just that – without fuss, just smooth, cozy flavor. I’ve made it when someone dropped by unannounced, and it held up beautifully with roasted veggies and even mashed cauliflower. It doesn’t demand a parade, yet it grabs your attention with gentleness.

It tastes rich without dairy, thickens easily, and adapts to what you already have. Want oil‑free? Swap in plant milk. All versions feel honest and nourishing. Let’s roll in.

Active Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 6

Ingredients

Chances are you’ve got these on the shelf already:

• 2 cups vegetable broth (or gluten‑free, dairy‑free stock)
• ¼ cup gluten‑free flour blend
• 2 tbsp olive oil (omit for oil‑free gravy)
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp onion powder
• Salt and black pepper to taste

If you’re going vegan oil‑free gravy, skip the oil and add 2 tbsp unsweetened plant milk instead.

Instructions

Preparation

Pour broth into a pan. Spread flour and spices on a dish – makes mixing smoother, avoids clumping.

Cooking

Warm oil gently – if you’re not skipping it. Stir in flour and spices to form a paste. Keep stirring until its raw edge fades. Whisk in broth bit by bit for a smooth mix. When it bubbles lightly, ease the heat and let it thicken. Taste as you go and adjust salt or pepper.

Serving

Pour this over roasted veggies, potatoes, grain bowls – whatever you slice next. It grips surfaces instead of leaking off. For a silky finish, swirl in more broth or plant milk right before serving. This homemade gravy gluten‑free doesn’t feel like a substitute; it feels like the real deal.

Nutritional Value Per One Serving

Nutrition Facts

• Calories: 60 kcal
• Total Fat: 4 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Sodium: 270 mg
• Total Carbohydrates: 5 g
• Dietary Fiber: 0 g
• Sugars: 1 g
• Protein: 2 g

This keeps gravy light enough to feel more like a flavor boost than extra richness.

Tips and Variations

You can shift its character with a few little tweaks:

• Want deeper flavor?
  Use mushroom or miso blended into broth.
• Need thicker without oil?
  Mix 1 tbsp cornstarch with cool water, then whisk into the finished gravy.
• No flour blend available?
  Sprinkle in arrowroot or tapioca to thicken, using half the amount.

Conclusion

This isn’t a gravy that screams. It whispers comfort to your plate – whether you’re gluten‑free, dairy‑free, vegan, or just plain hungry. I’ve poured it over grain bowls, roasted veggies, even vegan meatloaf. It asks for little, gives just enough. You smile, dig in, and may even ask for more.

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