Nutitional Yeast Gravy

As a vegan, vitamin B12 is an issue. B12 deficiencies cause fatigue, paleness, anorexia, mental confusion, delusions, paranoia, weight loss... (Vegetarian Voice, Volume 31 2009). This pesky vitamin does not occur in plants, meaning every vegan should be eating foods fortified with B12 (like nutritional yeast or soy milk!) or be taking a vitamin.
Vitamin pills are not always absorbed by the body, and are expensive! I opt to eat nutritional yeast gravy several times a day. This cheesy gravy is a wholesome food that leaves you feeling warm inside.

For the gravy, you'll need--

• 1 Cup Nutritional Yeast
• 1/2 Cup All-Purpose Flour (Use whole wheat!)
• 4 Tbsps of Oil
• 2 Cups Warm Water
• 1 Tsps Turmeric
• 2 Tsps Cumin
• 1 Tsp Hing (Onion or Garlic Powder work well, too)
  

Then, you ought to---

1. Heat the oil over medium high heat in a medium size saucepan
2. Add turmeric, cumin, and hing.
3. Slowly add the flour, stirring it carefully to properly mix. If the flour looks too dry, feel free to add more oil. The final consistency should be moist and clumpy.
4. Add the warm water slowly, allowing for the sauce to thicken eat time.
   
5. Cook until the sauce is thick and bubbly.
   
6. Remove from heat. Add the nutritional yeast and stir in. Allow to sit for a minute before serving.
   

Yields: 3 1/2 Cups of Sauce

This gravy is delicious in mexican food, on pizza, with macaroni (like mac and cheese, only mac n' yease), on a baked potato, or as a flavorful substitute in a casserole with gravy. The original recipe is from the New Farm Cookbook.

Enjoy!
Chelsea