Creamy Onion Gravy

Vegetarian
Creamy Onion Gravy
35 min.
6
75kcal

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Looking for a delicious and creamy onion gravy that's both vegetarian and easy to make? Look no further! This recipe is perfect for those who want to add a rich and savory sauce to their meals without the use of meat. With only 75 calories per serving, it's also a great option for those watching their waistline.

This recipe serves 6 and can be ready in just 35 minutes, making it perfect for a weeknight dinner or a last-minute gathering. The ingredients are simple and likely already in your pantry, including buttermilk, all-purpose flour, a medium onion, salt and pepper, vegetable oil, and water. And with only a saucepan and a whisk required, the cleanup is a breeze!

With a caloric breakdown of 7.47% protein, 65.82% fat, and 26.71% carbs, this creamy onion gravy is a balanced addition to any meal. Whether you're serving it over mashed potatoes, vegetables, or your favorite pasta, your taste buds will thank you for trying this delicious recipe. So grab your ingredients and get ready to impress your friends and family with this vegetarian delight!

Ingredients

  • 0.8 cup buttermilk 
  • tablespoons flour all-purpose
  • medium onion finely chopped
  • servings salt and pepper to taste
  • tablespoons vegetable oil 
  • 0.3 cup water 

Equipment

  • sauce pan
  • whisk

Directions

  1. Heat vegetable oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat, and stir in the onion. Cook onion until tender, then set aside. Stir flour into the saucepan. Slowly cook and stir in the remaining oil 15 minutes, or until golden brown.
  2. Whisk the buttermilk into the flour mixture. Blend in the water, adjusting the amount as necessary to attain desired consistency. Season with salt and pepper.
  3. Serve with the reserved onions.

Nutrition Facts

Calories75kcal
Protein7.47%
Fat65.82%
Carbs26.71%

Properties

Glycemic Index
22.17
Glycemic Load
2.21
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
2.2608695885409%

Flavonoids

Isorhamnetin
0.92mg
Kaempferol
0.12mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
3.72mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:75.11kcal
3.76%
Fat:5.57g
8.57%
Saturated Fat:1.27g
7.96%
Carbohydrates:5.08g
1.69%
Net Carbohydrates:4.7g
1.71%
Sugar:2.25g
2.5%
Cholesterol:3.3mg
1.1%
Sodium:226.73mg
9.86%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:1.42g
2.85%
Vitamin K:8.51µg
8.1%
Vitamin B2:0.07mg
4.05%
Calcium:39.61mg
3.96%
Phosphorus:33.52mg
3.35%
Selenium:2.05µg
2.93%
Vitamin B1:0.04mg
2.81%
Vitamin E:0.4mg
2.65%
Vitamin D:0.39µg
2.6%
Folate:9.56µg
2.39%
Vitamin B12:0.14µg
2.3%
Manganese:0.04mg
2.12%
Potassium:69.98mg
2%
Vitamin B6:0.03mg
1.7%
Vitamin C:1.36mg
1.64%
Fiber:0.38g
1.52%
Vitamin B5:0.15mg
1.47%
Magnesium:5.52mg
1.38%
Zinc:0.16mg
1.1%
Copper:0.02mg
1.03%
Source:Allrecipes