15-Minute Vegetarian Gravy

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 0.25 cups all-purpose flour
• 0.5 cups hot water
• 0.5 teaspoons ham base
• 1 drop liquid smoke , or more to taste
• 1.5 cups whole milk
• ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Sprinkle with flour and whisk to combine. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes.

2. 2

   Meanwhile, combine water, ham base, and liquid smoke. Slowly add liquid to pan, whisking constantly until smooth. Whisk in milk, a little bit at a time. Continue to cook, stirring often until gravy thickens, about 5 minutes. Season to taste with pepper.