The BEST 5-Minute Keto Gravy - Low Carb, Ketogenic

Name: The BEST 5-minute Keto Gravy (Low Carb, Ketogenic)
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: 4 tsp butter (dairy-free, block or spread); 2 cups vegetable stock; ½ tsp onion powder; ¼ tsp garlic powder; 1,5 tsp xanthan gum; 1 tbsp dry herbs of choice; salt & pepper to taste; ½ tsp lemon juice

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This easy 5-minute keto gravy instantly improves every dish - it's irresistible! Low carb, keto-friendly, better than store-bought granules & made with or without xanthan gum. Failproof using just 6 simple ingredients and works with any stock.

A side view of a small bowl filled with gravy and a spoon inserted in the middle.

Just because you've chosen a low-carb diet doesn't mean you should miss out on good old gravy! It just makes EVERYTHING taste better.

The base recipe uses xanthan gum as a low-carb thickener.

However, I include options on how to make it without xanthan gum using almond flour & other substitutes. Let's get this gravy party started!

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💌 Why I Love This Gravy
🥣 Ingredients
🥄 Equipment
⏲️ Steps
👩‍🍳 Xanthan Gum
💡 Pro Tips
❓FAQ
🌱 Variations
🍵 Serving
📦 Storage
🍹 Conclusion
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💌 Why I Love This Gravy

6 simple ingredients (plus salt & pepper)
PACKED with flavor
So QUICK, ready in 5 minutes
Super smooth & savory
Less than 1g of carbs per serving
Make ahead & store for later

Plus, I include step-by-step photos & expert tips. This way you should have no issues making your own low-carb gravy!

🥣 Ingredients

Here are the ingredients you'll need.

Ingredient Details

Vegetable Stock - You can use any type of stock you want. I made mine by dissolving a stock cube in boiling hot water.

Xanthan Gum - Will serve as our low-carb thickener and keto substitute for flour or cornstarch.

Butter - I used a dairy-free butter spread by Vitalite. You can use any type of butter you want - both spreads or blocks of butter work well.

Herbs - This is completely optional. I used a mix of dry parsley, chives & thyme.

🥄 Equipment

Saucepan
Whisk
Measuring cups or scales

⏲️ Steps

Ever wondered how to make your own DIY keto gravy? Here's your answer!

HINT - For best results, I recommend carefully reading this whole post. However, if you're in a rush, simply scroll to the bottom of the page for the recipe details.

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In a medium-sized saucepan, mix all your ingredients with a whisk.
Bring the mixture to a boil and let simmer for 1-2 minutes to let it thicken.

And, voilà! Yes, it truly is that easy!

👩‍🍳 Xanthan Gum

Xanthan gum is a food additive and the perfect keto sauce thickener.

While it might sound scary and unknown, it's absolutely safe.

What's more, it even has some potential health benefits. It may be able to help lower blood sugar and cholesterol (Source).

In stores, you can find it either in the baking aisle or in the section devoted to special dietary requirements (usually gluten-free or vegan sections).

The best thing about it is that a little goes a long way.

You can buy it once and use it in numerous recipes for months to come (recipe ideas here).

💡 Pro Tips

A bowl of gravy surrouned by other smaller bowls and a napkin.

THICKER - If you prefer a thicker gravy, add more xanthan gum.
THINNER - Add less if you prefer a thinner texture.
HERBS - Don't like the herbs? Sub them out for other herbs or leave them out altogether.
TOO THICK - When the gravy sits for a while, it becomes thicker. Simply thin it out with more hot water or broth, then mix well.
TOO SALTY - If it's too salty, just stir in more hot water.
NO BITS - If you prefer a gravy with no bits of herbs, just pour it through a fine-mesh sieve before serving.
LUMPY - If it ends up lumpy, puree it with an immersion blender.

❓FAQ

My gravy isn't thickening!

Don't worry, it needs a couple of minutes before it starts to thicken. Keep stirring while heating it up and it will eventually thicken.

How many carbs are in this keto gravy?

There is less than 1g of total carbs per serving, making it the perfect keto-friendly gravy.

Is this a no-carb gravy?

In a way, yes. If you calculate net carbs (by subtracting fiber), there are 0 carbs in this gravy.

Can you buy keto gravy in a store?

This depends on where you live.

Keto gravy is still relatively difficult to find in stores so your best bet would be trying online.

Or you could follow this recipe and make it yourself in just 5 minutes.

Is there another low-carb thickener for gravy?

If you're not using xanthan gum, you can replace it with almond flour, arrowroot, coconut flour, or glucomannan powder

🌱 Variations

There are so many ways you could customize this gravy if you want to experiment a little bit.

Herbs - Add any dry seasoning like parsley, basil, rosemary, thyme, chives, or oregano.
Brown sauce - Can be added for additional flavor.
Miso paste - Perfect for adding that umami flavor. One of my favorite additions!
Smoky - Adding liquid smoke or smoked paprika is brilliant.
Soy sauce - Will make it darker in color (dark brown) and add a gorgeous salty note.
Worcestershire sauce - Has a similar effect as soy sauce, but less sodium.

You could also add any of my salt-free seasoning blends!

🍵 Serving

A saucepan containing keto gravy with a whisk inserted in the middle. — Don't worry if you see small bits of xanthan gum - they will dissolve as the gravy thickens.

You can serve this easy keto gravy on practically any main dish or side of your choice.

It goes well with grilled veggies, mashed cauliflower, green beans and any other savory food of your choice!

📦 Storage

This ketogenic gravy is SUPER simple to make ahead & store for later.

TO STORE - Make sure it reaches room temperature then transfer it to an airtight container. Keep in the fridge and eat within 2 days.

Remember it will thicken in the fridge so you'll need to thin it out with more hot water or stock. Give it a good stir, heat it up & you're good to go.

TO FREEZE - Place in an airtight container. Keep for up to 2 months.

When you're ready to serve it, let it thaw at room temperature. You might have to thicken it again with some more xanthan gum.

🍹 Conclusion

Got a question about this keto-friendly gravy? Just get in touch via the comments section below - I would love to help you out.

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