What You’ll Learn

• How to build a rich, savory vegetable gravy for holiday meals

• Using herbs and aromatics to create depth without meat drippings

• Why warm dishes like gravy are ideal for adding just better.® prebiotic fiber

• A simple strategy to support balanced blood sugars wherever you enjoy holiday meals. 

JBB Recipe of the Week:
Savory Homemade Vegetable Gravy

Thanksgiving meals are all about comfort, flavor, and tradition, and gravy ties the whole meal together. Our veggie-based version delivers all the richness you expect, with caramelized aromatics, herbs, and broth, creating a silky, deeply flavored gravy that pairs with everything on your holiday table.

Because it’s made from vegetables and broth, it’s a lighter option that still delivers those familiar flavors we expect during the holidays. And it’s the perfect place to add a layer of invisible fiber to a dish that we don’t normally think of as being high in fiber! 

Ingredient Highlight: 

just better.® Prebiotic Fiber

Holiday dishes like gravy are perfect for adding just better.®. It dissolves beautifully, adding a layer of gut-healthy support with each drizzle! 

Each tablespoon of just better.® provides 5 grams of soluble fiber, making it a simple way to help close the fiber gap every day. 

just better.®  Vegetable Broth 

If you have time, we suggest prepping our just better.® infused veggie broth! It’s a game-changer for anyone who meal-preps or is looking for simple ways to increase daily fiber intake. Our broth recipe is loaded with nutrient-rich vegetable scraps and upgraded with the transformative power of just better.® prebiotic fiber, making it a hearty and nutritious base for soups, sauces, and today’s gravy recipe! 

If your schedule is tight during this time of year, simply use your favorite low-sodium store-bought broth and stir in as directed below. Save this recipe for your next holiday gathering! 

just better.® Savory Veggie Gravy

Yield 4 Cups

Ingredients

3 tablespoons avocado oil

1 medium onion, diced

2 medium carrots, diced

2 celery stalks, diced

3 cloves garlic, minced

2 tablespoons tomato paste

1 teaspoon dried thyme

1 teaspoon dried sage

1 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari

4 cups vegetable broth (Store-bought (low-sodium) or use our homemade recipe!) 

Note: If you’re using your own broth, add a ¼ cup of just better.® prebiotic fiber to the broth in this recipe. 

2–3 tablespoons all-purpose flour (or gluten-free) flour 

Sea Salt and black pepper, to taste

Optional: splash of white wine vinegar or lemon juice, nutritional yeast, or fresh herbs

Instructions

Build the flavor base. Warm avocado oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onions, carrots, and celery. Cook until the vegetables soften and begin to brown — this step builds depth and creates the savory backbone of the gravy.

Add aromatics. Stir in the garlic, tomato paste, thyme, and sage. Cook for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.

Create the thickener. Sprinkle flour over the vegetables and stir to coat. Cook for another minute to form a smooth base. 

If you’re using your own broth, add a ¼ cup of just better.® fiber and stir until dissolved.

Add broth and simmer. Pour in vegetable broth and soy sauce or tamari. Stir well, bring to a gentle boil, then reduce to a simmer. Let it cook for 15–20 minutes, allowing the flavors to come together.

Blend. Use an immersion blender to puree the mixture until smooth. (Or carefully blend in batches in a traditional blender.) Return to the pot and warm through.

Season and serve. Adjust sea salt, pepper, and acidity to taste. Serve warm with mashed potatoes, stuffing, roasted vegetables, and turkey. 

Cooking with just better.® Prebiotic Fiber

Thanksgiving meals often include a mix of starches and sweets, which can lead to sugar spikes and crashes. Inviting just better.® to the holiday table helps support balanced blood sugar responses and nourishes the gut with every bite. 

JBB Tip: Holiday Travel? 

Heading out for the holidays, but still want to manage blood sugar spikes and crashes during holiday meals? Add two tablespoons of just better.® prebiotic fiber to a glass of water and drink it before every meal and snack. 

When we practice a fiber-first approach, our bodies have the tools they need to support our wellness goals, no matter where the day takes us! 

Live… just better.®!