Caramelized Onion Gravy

Health score
1%
Caramelized Onion Gravy
75 min.
20
20kcal

Suggestions


If you’re looking to elevate your meals with a rich and savory addition, look no further than this delightful Caramelized Onion Gravy. Perfect for drenching over roasted meats, mashed potatoes, or even as a dip for fresh bread, this velvety sauce is sure to impress your family and friends. With a caramelized sweetness from the sautéed onions, combined with the creamy texture of low-fat milk, this gravy strikes the perfect balance between indulgence and nutritious choices.

This recipe comes together in just 75 minutes, making it an achievable endeavor even on a busy weeknight. With a generous yield of 20 servings, it’s ideal for feeding a crowd at your next gathering or for meal prepping throughout the week. Each serving is a mere 20 calories, allowing you to enjoy a great depth of flavor without the guilt.

Crafted with love and simple ingredients, this Caramelized Onion Gravy highlights the natural sweetness of onions enhanced by the warmth of olive oil. The addition of browned flour lends a perfect thickness to the gravy, making it satisfying yet light. So gather your ingredients, roll up your sleeves, and let your kitchen fill with the inviting aroma of sweet, caramelized onions. This dish is bound to become a recurring favorite at your dinner table!

Ingredients

  • tablespoon chicken soup base jarred
  • 0.3 cup browned flour 
  • 1.5 cups milk 1% low-fat
  • teaspoons olive oil 
  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper freshly ground
  • 0.5 cup onion diced sweet

Equipment

  • bowl
  • sauce pan
  • whisk

Directions

  1. Saut onion in hot oil in a 3-qt. saucepan over medium heat 6 to 8 minutes or until golden brown.
  2. Place Browned Flour in a bowl; gradually whisk in milk until smooth.
  3. Add milk mixture to onion, and cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, 3 to 5 minutes or until thickened and bubbly.
  4. Whisk in soup base and pepper until blended.
  5. Note: We tested with Superior Touch Better Than Bouillon Chicken Base.

Nutrition Facts

Calories20kcal
Protein20.1%
Fat29.8%
Carbs50.1%

Properties

Glycemic Index
5.35
Glycemic Load
0.87
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
0.9926086852084%

Flavonoids

Kaempferol
0.05mg
Myricetin
0.05mg
Quercetin
0.58mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:19.61kcal
0.98%
Fat:0.65g
1%
Saturated Fat:0.18g
1.1%
Carbohydrates:2.45g
0.82%
Net Carbohydrates:2.36g
0.86%
Sugar:1.08g
1.2%
Cholesterol:1.25mg
0.42%
Sodium:10.84mg
0.47%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:0.98g
1.97%
Calcium:23.67mg
2.37%
Phosphorus:22.21mg
2.22%
Vitamin B2:0.03mg
2.01%
Vitamin B12:0.12µg
1.92%
Vitamin B1:0.02mg
1.6%
Selenium:1.06µg
1.51%
Vitamin D:0.2µg
1.3%
Potassium:36.37mg
1.04%
Folate:4.16µg
1.04%
Manganese:0.02mg
1.03%
Source:My Recipes