Best 4 Super Quick No Fat Microwave Gravy Recipes

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Craving a delicious and hassle-free gravy to elevate your meals? Look no further! This curated collection of super quick no-fat microwave gravy recipes offers a range of flavors and textures to satisfy your taste buds. From the classic brown gravy, perfect for complementing roasts and mashed potatoes, to the creamy mushroom gravy, ideal for enhancing pasta dishes and grilled meats, these recipes have got you covered. Foodies seeking a tangy twist will delight in the zesty lemon-herb gravy, while those with a penchant for bold flavors can indulge in the rich and savory red wine gravy. And for a taste of the Orient, the sweet and umami-packed Asian-inspired gravy is sure to tantalize your palate. With minimal ingredients and simple microwave instructions, these gravy recipes promise a flavorful and effortless addition to your culinary repertoire.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

LOW-FAT GRAVY



Low-Fat Gravy image

With this special sauce, folks on restricted diets don't have to pass on the gravy. Instead, they can say, "Please pass the gravy!" Now you can smother slices of turkey without guilt.-

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 15m

Yield 2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 cup finely chopped fresh mushrooms
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 cups reduced-sodium beef or chicken broth, divided
2 tablespoons cornstarch
Pinch pepper

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, saute onion, mushrooms and parsley in 1/4 cup broth until vegetables are tender. Combine cornstarch, pepper and 1/2 cup of broth; stir until smooth. Add to pan with the remaining broth. Bring to boil, stirring occasionally; boil for 2 minutes.

Nutrition Facts :

EASY GRAVY



Easy Gravy image

Cook up rich, velvety gravy with only four ingredients and in just 10 minutes.

Provided by ARGO®, KARO® and FLEISCHMANN'S®

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     ARGO®, KARO®, FLEISCHMANN'S®

Time 10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 tablespoons fat drippings (from any type of roasted meat)
2 cups broth OR bouillon
2 tablespoons Argo® Corn Starch
¼ cup cold water

Steps:

  • Cook fat drippings and broth in a roasting pan or saucepan over medium heat, until hot.
  • Stir corn starch and water in a small bowl until smooth; add to pan. If desired, add a dash of poultry seasoning for chicken and turkey gravies, a sprinkle of thyme for beef or a pinch of rosemary for pork. Stirring constantly with a wire whisk, bring to a boil over medium heat and boil 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 19.6 calories, Carbohydrate 1.8 g, Cholesterol 4.1 mg, Fat 0.3 g, Protein 2.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 199 mg

LIGHTNING GRAVY



Lightning Gravy image

Gravy in 5 minutes! You can use any flavor bouillon; chicken, beef or vegetable. I've used this in many a 'pinch'!

Provided by Denyse

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Gravy Recipes

Time 5m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 cups hot water
2 cubes chicken bouillon
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon cold water

Steps:

  • In a microwave safe dish heat water and bouillon on high, stirring occasionally until just boiling.
  • In a small bowl combine the cornstarch and cold water and mix together; stir into the hot broth and cook on medium for about 1 minute, or until thick, stirring at 30 second intervals.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 5 calories, Carbohydrate 1.1 g, Cholesterol 0.1 mg, Protein 0.1 g, Sodium 144.1 mg

KITTENCAL'S EASY MAKE ANYTIME FAT-FREE GRAVY



Kittencal's Easy Make Anytime Fat-Free Gravy image

This is a wonderful easy and quick no-fat gravy that may be used with canned broth or de-fatted chicken or turkey pan drippings and also may be made using beef drippings or canned beef broth --- if you are using chicken or turking drippings from the pan defat in a fat separator firstly then if needed add in fat-free chicken broth or water to equal 2 cups there is no need to add in the bouillon powder and garlic powder with the drippings just heat on top of the stove in a saucepan and continue with the flour/milk mixture --- this is a wonderful recipe for no-fat gravy!

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Sauces

Time 15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups fat-free chicken broth (or de-fatted pan drippings and if needed add in chicken broth or water to measure 2 cups)
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper (or to taste)
1/8-1/4 teaspoon garlic powder (OMIT if using pan drippings)
3 teaspoons oxo chicken bouillon powder (or 1 small envelope, OMIT if using pan drippings)
4 tablespoons all-purpose flour (for a thicker gravy increase flour by 1 tablespoon)
1/2 cup nonfat milk (or for a more creamy gravy use 1/2 cup fat-free evaporated milk)

Steps:

  • In a medium heavy-bottomed saucepan combine the broth with black pepper, garlic powder,and chicken boullion powder; cook over medium-low heat until at a simmer.
  • In a bowl whisk the flour with milk until smooth; add to the simmering broth stirring constantly with a whisk.
  • Continue stirring until bubby and thickened.
  • Season with more black pepper if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 45.4, Fat 0.5, SaturatedFat 0.1, Cholesterol 0.8, Sodium 540.4, Carbohydrate 7.8, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 1.9, Protein 2.4

Tips:

  • Use low-sodium broth: This will help you control the amount of salt in your gravy and make it healthier.
  • Add cornstarch or flour for a thicker gravy: If you like your gravy thicker, you can add a tablespoon of cornstarch or flour to the mixture before microwaving. Be sure to whisk well to avoid lumps.
  • Season to taste: Once the gravy is cooked, taste it and adjust the seasonings as needed. You may want to add more salt, pepper, or herbs.
  • Serve immediately: Gravy is best served hot, so be sure to make it just before you're ready to eat.

Conclusion:

This super-quick no-fat microwave gravy is a great way to add flavor to your favorite dishes without adding a lot of calories or fat. It's also very easy to make, so you can have delicious gravy on the table in just a few minutes. Whether you're using it to top your favorite roasted chicken or vegetables, or you're simply looking for a quick and easy way to add flavor to your meals, this gravy is sure to hit the spot.

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