15-Minute Vegetarian Gravy

Use milk, a porkless ham base, and liquid smoke to add flavor to this quick and easy 15-minute vegetarian gravy.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 15 mins
• Calories: 177 Calories

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• ground black pepper to taste
• 1 drop liquid smoke, or more to taste
• 0.25 cup all-purpose flour
• 0.5 cup hot water
• 1.5 cups whole milk
• 0.5 teaspoon ham base

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Sprinkle with flour and whisk to combine. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes.

Step 2

Meanwhile, combine water, ham base, and liquid smoke. Slowly add liquid to pan, whisking constantly until smooth. Whisk in milk, a little bit at a time. Continue to cook, stirring often until gravy thickens, about 5 minutes. Season to taste with pepper.