Golden Gravy

Prep: 5 min Cook: 5 min Cuisine: American

A velvety, savory sauce with nutty yeast, buttery roux, and a splash of soy for umami—perfect over rice, noodles or roasted veggies for a quick, satisfying meal.

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup nutritional yeast flakes
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 1/3 cup oil
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 2 to 3 Tbsp soy sauce
  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • 1/8 tsp pepper

Instructions

  1. Toast the nutritional yeast flakes and flour together until fragrant.
  2. Add the oil and stir until the mixture bubbles and turns golden brown.
  3. Whisk in the water gradually until the sauce reaches a gravy consistency.
  4. Stir in soy sauce, salt, and pepper to finish.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

334 kcal 17% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 4.8g 10% DV
Total Fat 25.5g 33% DV
Carbs 22.4g 8% DV
Fiber 1.7g 6% DV
Sugar 0.9g 2% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 11398.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 204.5mg 4% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 4.3mcg
Vitamin C 20.7mg 23% DV
Calcium 20mg 2% DV
Iron 1.4mg 8% DV
Diet fit Under 400 cal
Contains Wheat/Gluten Soy

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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