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  "slug": "simple-southern-style-vegan-gravy",
  "title": "Simple Southern-Style Gravy",
  "description": "Simple roux-based vegan gravy with bouillon and black pepper.",
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  "sourceDocument": "Simple Southern gravy.docx",
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  "recipeYield": "Makes about 3 cups",
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  "ingredients": [
    "¼ cup vegan butter or neutral oil",
    "¼ cup all-purpose flour",
    "3 cups water",
    "2–3 vegan bouillon cubes or 2–3 tsp vegan bouillon base",
    "Salt to taste",
    "Freshly ground black pepper"
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  "instructions": [
    "Melt vegan butter or heat oil over medium heat.",
    "Whisk in flour.",
    "Cook roux 2–3 minutes for a lighter gravy or 5–8 minutes for a richer brown gravy.",
    "Dissolve bouillon in water, or whisk it in as you add the water.",
    "Slowly whisk liquid into roux.",
    "Simmer 5–10 minutes until thickened.",
    "Season with salt if needed and plenty of black pepper."
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    "gravy",
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