Herbed Pumpkin Gravy

This base of pumpkin puree, oat 'broth,' and gentle seasoning make a versatile gravy that complements many foods and can be adapted for soups and stews.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 89 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon white sugar
• 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree
• 3 cups water
• ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 pinch garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon herbes de Provence
• 2 cups hot water, or more to taste
• 1 cup quick-cooking steel-cut oats
• 1 tablespoon virgin olive oil

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Stir oats into 3 cups water in a saucepan; bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook at a simmer until the oats are tender and the water is absorbed, about 20 minutes.

Step 2

Stir 2 cups hot water into the cooked oats. Strain water to use as 'oat broth' into a large sauce pan. Save cooked oats for another use.

Step 3

Stir pumpkin puree, sugar, herbes de Provence, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder into the oat broth with a whisk until smooth; add olive oil and stir to combine. Thin the gravy with more hot water, if desired. Place the saucepan over medium heat, bring the gravy to a simmer, and cook until hot, about 10 minutes.