Vegetarian Gravy With Vegemite Recipe

Name: Vegetarian Gravy With Vegemite
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 65 min
Yield: Serves 1 or more
Ingredients: 1 large onion; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 2 cloves garlic; 4 cups dark vegetable stock; 1-2 tablespoons Vegemite (to taste); 1 tablespoon soy sauce; salt and pepper to taste

This award-winning vegetarian gravy recipe, adapted from Rose Elliot's cookbook, has been a family favorite for 15 years! Its deeply savory umami flavor, thanks to the magic of Vegemite, makes it the perfect complement to nut roasts, and even elevates fries and cheese into a gourmet vegetarian poutine! No blender needed – we'll show you the secret to perfectly tender onions. Easily doubled and freezable for future culinary adventures.

Prep Time 10 mins

Cook Time 55 mins

Calories 91.1 kcal

Protein 3g

Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Vegetarian Gravy With Vegemite

1 large onion
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cloves garlic
4 cups dark vegetable stock
1-2 tablespoons Vegemite (to taste)
1 tablespoon soy sauce
salt and pepper to taste

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How to Make Vegetarian Gravy With Vegemite

Finely chop 1 large onion. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes, until softened but not browned.
Add 1/4 cup all-purpose flour to the saucepan. Cook, stirring constantly, for 5-10 minutes, until the flour and onion are a rich nut-brown color and the onion is soft and slightly pulpy.
Add 2 cloves minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes, until fragrant. Gradually whisk in 4 cups dark vegetable stock, ensuring no lumps form.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, to allow the flavors to meld.
Line a fine-mesh sieve with cheesecloth. Carefully pour the gravy through the sieve into a clean saucepan, pressing on the solids with a spoon to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard the solids. Stir in 1-2 tablespoons Vegemite (to taste), 1 tablespoon soy sauce, and salt and pepper to taste.
Stir well and serve immediately over your favorite dish – nut roasts, fries, mashed potatoes – the possibilities are endless!