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Whataburger Country Gravy (Vegan Copycat)

A rich, peppery vegan copycat of Whataburger's country gravy. Made with a simple flour and butter roux, ready in about 15 minutes
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 115
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 5 tbsp vegan butter I used a light vegan butter — a full fat vegan butter also works
  • 2 cups unsweetened soy milk
  • 1/2-1 tsp salt to taste
  • 1/4-1/2 tsp black pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • Saucepan
  • Measuring Cups
  • Measuring spoons

Method
 

  1. Melt the vegan butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat.
  2. Add the flour and whisk together with the butter until a soft dough forms. Cook briefly, whisking, until smooth and lump-free.
  3. Slowly whisk in about 1/2 to 1 cup of the soy milk until a thick roux forms, then gradually whisk in the remaining soy milk.
  4. Cook over medium heat, stirring often, for about 5 minutes, then bring to a low boil.
  5. Once boiling, stir in the salt and pepper, reduce the heat to low, and continue stirring often to keep the gravy from burning.
  6. Remove from heat and keep stirring until the gravy thickens.
  7. Cover with a lid and let cool slightly, then stir again just before serving to make sure the consistency is smooth and even.
  8. Serve with biscuits and gravy or vegan chicken strips!

Notes

I used a light vegan butter. A full fat vegan butter works too.
To make this gluten-free, use a gluten-free 1:1 flour blend.
Add salt and pepper to taste. Start on the lower end and adjust from there.
This gravy will thicken as it cools. Reheat on the stovetop or in the microwave to get the gravy runny again.
Nutrition (per 1/4 recipe): 115 calories, 8g carbs, 7g fat, 5g protein