Plant-Based Lentil Gravy Recipe
Before we get started, we just wanted to let you know that this truly is an easy vegan gravy recipe. So without any further ado, let’s show you how to make vegan gravy with the help of lentils.
Vegan Lentil Gravy Recipe Ingredients
- 1 cup of dry green or brown lentils
- 1/4 cup of chopped onion
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons of cold pressed extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons of all-purpose gluten-free cassava flour
- 1 1/2 cups of vegan vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup of unsweetened almond milk
- 1 teaspoon of vegan soy sauce
- Pink Himalayan salt and ground pepper, to taste
Vegan Lentil Gravy Recipe Instructions
- Cook lentils according to package instructions until tender. Drain and set aside.
- In a pan, sauté onions and garlic in cold pressed extra virgin olive oil until translucent.
- Sprinkle the all-purpose gluten-free cassava flour over the onion and garlic mixture, stirring continuously.
- Slowly add vegan vegetable broth and unsweetened almond milk, stirring to avoid lumps.
- Incorporate the cooked lentils into the mixture.
- Stir in vegan soy sauce and season with pink Himalayan salt and ground pepper.
- Remove from the pan and blend in the blender to your desired consistency.
- Then place it back into the pan and let it simmer until it reaches the thickness you are happy with.
- Once the vegan lentil gravy is ready, remove it from the heat and serve.
Calories
A serving of this vegan lentil gravy contains approximately 60 calories. So now you can add plant-based gravy to your meals without feeling guilty about the calories.
Tina Green is a culinary researcher and food development specialist focused on the mechanics of plant-based cooking and recipe formulation. With a deep understanding of ingredient functionality, allergen cross-contamination, and nutritional preservation, she analyses food profiles to make plant-based eating accessible and accurate. Her work relies on strict kitchen metrics, flavour pairing data, and texturizer science to elevate everyday vegan cooking.
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