VEGETARIAN GRAVY

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Make this vegetarian gravy ahead of time and keep in the freezer to pair with veggie sausages, or meat. Great for a tasty, fuss-free supper

Provided by Good Food team

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 onion, chopped
2 carrots, finely diced
2 celery sticks, finely chopped
2 bay leaves
1 large thyme sprig
large knob of butter
1 tbsp sugar
2 tbsp plain flour
1 tsp Marmite (optional, but it does add colour and depth)
1 tbsp tomato purée
2 tbsp red wine vinegar
1l vegetable stock (or chicken or beef stock, if you prefer)
soy sauce, to taste

Steps:

Fry the veg and herbs in the butter for 10-12 mins until the vegetables start to brown. Scatter over the sugar and continue to cook until sticky and caramelised.
Stir in the flour until sandy, then add the Marmite, if using, tomato purée and vinegar. Pour over the stock, then simmer everything together until you have a thickened sauce.
Sieve, then add soy sauce to season and colour. Use straightaway or cool and freeze.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 84 calories, Fat 4 grams fat, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 11 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 8 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 2 grams protein, Sodium 0.66 milligram of sodium