🍲 Microwave Gravy Recipes for Low Protein Delight!
Welcome to the world of microwave gourmet, where we’re diving into the delectable realm of velouté-inspired gravy and an extra treat with Marchand du Vin sauce. These quick and easy recipes, adapted from the genius Barbara Kafka’s Microwave Gourmet, are perfect for a low-protein indulgence. Let’s get those microwave ovens buzzing with flavor!
Velouté Gravy:
Prep Time: 0 minutes
Cook Time: 7 minutes
Total Time: 7 minutes
Servings: 2 cups
Calories: 559.2 per serving
Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- Pinch of kosher salt
- Lemon juice to taste
Instructions:
- Heat the butter in an 8-cup glass measuring cup at 100%, uncovered, for 2 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and whisk in the flour thoroughly.
- Cook, uncovered, at 100% for an additional 2 minutes. Remove from the oven.
- Whisk in the cream and broth.
- Cook, uncovered, at 100% for 2 minutes; stir and cook for an additional 3 minutes. Remove from the oven, add salt and pepper, and whisk until smooth.
- Add lemon juice to taste.
Mushroom Variation:
- Increase butter to 4 tablespoons.
- Add flour and cook as for Velouté.
- Incorporate 1/4 lb fresh mushrooms, quartered and sliced, or use dried mushrooms for a unique twist.
- Add lemon juice and a dash of cayenne pepper.
- Cook, uncovered, at 100% for 3 minutes. Finish as for Velouté above.
🌟 Chef’s Note: For a Thanksgiving twist, consider adding 2 tablespoons of chopped dill (optional but delightful).
Marchand du Vin Sauce:
Prep Time: 0 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Yield: 1 1/2 cups
Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup chopped shallots (about 5 medium shallots)
- 1 clove garlic, smashed, peeled, and minced
- 2 cups red wine
- 1 cup chicken, duck, or veal broth
- 1 tablespoon chicken, duck, or veal glaze (very concentrated broth)
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch dissolved in 3 teaspoons cold water (optional)
- Fresh ground pepper to taste
Instructions:
- In an 8-cup glass measure, combine shallots, garlic, wine, and 1/2 cup of broth. Cook, uncovered, at 100% for 20 minutes until reduced by half.
- Remove from the oven and deglaze the roast cooking pan with this mixture. Cook on top of the stove until slightly thickened, and season to taste.
- If not deglazing, briskly stir in cornstarch slurry and cook uncovered, at 100%, for 2 minutes.
- Season to taste with fresh ground pepper.
🎉 Presentation Tips: Pour the Marchand du Vin Sauce over your favorite roasted dishes or use it as a dipping sauce. Its rich flavor will elevate your culinary creations!
With these microwave gravy wonders, you’ll be savoring the richness of velouté and the depth of Marchand du Vin in no time. Experiment, enjoy, and let the microwave magic unfold in your kitchen! 🌈✨
