HERBED PUMPKIN GRAVY

Herbed Pumpkin Gravy image

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.

Provided by R. Holland

Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Gravy Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

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

Steps:

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.
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.
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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 88.6 calories, Carbohydrate 14.8 g, Fat 2.5 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 222.5 mg, Sugar 2.2 g