Applied Homemade Vegetarian Gravy

🥘 Ingredients

• unsalted butter 1 stick
• onion 1 cup
• celery ½ cups
• carrot ½ cup
• garlic 3 cloves
• all-purpose flour ¾ cup
• vegetable broth 6 cups
• salt
• pepper

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.
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.
5. 5

   Gradually add the vegetable broth while stirring to avoid lumps.
6. 6

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

   Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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 2-3 months.
10. 10

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