Tomato Gravy

This recipe was created by HSUS’s expert chefs and approved by HSUS’s team of registered dietitians. It was specifically designed for college & university food service.

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Servings: 10

Ingredients

6 ounces Tomato paste
2 cups Water
2 ounces Non-dairy margarine
2 ounces All-purpose flour
1 teaspoons Salt
2 teaspoons Black pepper

Preparation

1. Blend tomato paste and water, set aside.
2. Make a roux with butter, flour, salt and black pepper. Cook until you smell a nutty aroma, or approximately 3-4 minutes.
3. Add the tomato mixture and cook until thick and bubbly.

Nutrition information

Calories: 78 Total Fat: 4.6g Saturated Fat: 4.6g Monounsaturated Fat: 2g Polyunsaturated Fat: 1.5g Trans Fat: 0g Cholesterol: 0mg Carbohydrate: 8g Fiber: 1g Total Sugar: 2g Protein: 1.7g Sodium: 296mg Vitamin A: 47μg Vitamin C: 2.4mg Calcium: 5mg Iron: 0.5mg Folate: 2μg