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The Best Vegan Gravy

Name: The Best Vegan Gravy
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 9 servings
Cuisine: American-inspired
Ingredients: ¼ cup unsalted vegan butter; 1 large onion; 2 garlic clove; ¼ cup all-purpose flour; 2 cup vegetable broth; 2 Tbsp nutritional yeast flakes; 1 Tbsp reduced-sodium soy sauce; white miso paste; ½ tsp dried thyme; ¼ tsp ground black pepper; ⅛ tsp salt

40 min

Side

10 ingredients or less

Budget-friendly

This vegan gravy is velvety, satisfying, and deeply savoury. It's surprisingly easy to make from scratch, transforming simple ingredients into the ultimate comforting topping for mashed potatoes, stuffing, roasted vegetables, or any dish that could use a rich, flavourful boost. Made with simple ingredients and a rich umami base, it’s quick to whip up but tastes sensational. Perfect for elevating a holiday feast - whether it's Thanksgiving or Christmas - yet simple enough to enjoy on a cozy weeknight.

Servings

(¼ cup per serving)

Total

40 min

Prep

10 min

Cook

30 min

Contains

soy

gluten

Free from

peanut

tree nut

sesame

Ingredients

Vegan gravy

¼ cup (55g)
unsalted vegan butter
1
large onion, thinly sliced^†
2
garlic cloves, crushed
¼ cup (34g)
all-purpose flour
2 cups (480ml)
vegetable broth
2 Tbsp (10g)
nutritional yeast flakes
1 Tbsp (15ml)
reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 tsp (11g)
white miso paste^†
½ tsp
dried thyme
¼ tsp
ground black pepper
⅛ tsp
salt, to taste

Directions

Add the butter and onion to a saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook for about 15 minutes, until soft and golden.
Add the garlic and flour and cook for 2 - 3 minutes. Stir throughout to toast.
While whisking continuously, gradually pour in the broth until fully incorporated.
Add the remaining ingredients and cook until the gravy has thickened, about 10 minutes.
Optional step: use a immersion blender or regular blender to blend until smooth. Pour through a strainer for an extra smooth texture.
Taste test and add salt to taste. Enjoy over your favourite dishes. Enjoy!

Notes

^†For us, 1 onion weighed 150 g.

Storage

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.

Nutrition per serving (¼ cup per serving)

Calories 58 kcal

Total fat	2.9 g
Omega-3	0.1 g
Omega-6	1.2 g
Saturated fat	0.9 g
Trans fat	0.0 g
Cholesterol	0.0 mg

Total carbs	5.9 g
Dietary fiber	0.8 g
Total sugars	1.1 g
Added sugars	0.0 g
Protein	1.6 g
Sodium	247 mg

Iron	0.39 mg
Potassium	114.2 mg
Calcium	8.9 mg
Magnesium	4.7 mg
Zinc	0.33 mg
Copper	0.03 mg
Manganese	0.08 mg
Phosphorus	25.7 mg
Selenium	2 μg

Vitamin A	36 μg RAE
Vitamin B6	0.7 mg
Vitamin B12	1 μg
Vitamin C	1.7 mg
Vitamin D	0 μg
Vitamin E	0.3 mg
Vitamin K	7 μg
Folate	15 μg
Thiamin	0.7 mg
Riboflavin	0.8 mg
Niacin	3.6 mg
Choline	3.6 mg

Nutrition info

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Frequently asked questions

How do you prevent lumps in homemade gravy?

Whisking the flour mixture while slowly adding the liquid will really help to prevent lumps. If you notice lumps forming, stop adding the liquid and vigorously whisk the mixture to try and smooth it out before adding more. If you notice the lumps after adding all the ingredients, you can blend the mixture and strain it.

How do you make gravy vegan?

Making a gravy recipe without dairy involves a few big flavour-makers: caramelized onions, aromatic garlic, rich vegan butter, good quality vegetable stock, a slight cheesy-ness from nutritional yeast, and umami-richness from miso paste and soy sauce.

How do you make vegan gravy without gluten?

To make this gravy recipe gluten free, the flour in this recipe can be swapped for cornstarch, but cornstarch needs a different water ratio, compared to flour. Generally, we find 1 Tbsp of cornstarch per 1 cup of water makes a nice pourable consistency. For the original unscaled sauce, we suggest dissolving 2 Tbsp of cornstarch in a bit of water before adding it along with all the other ingredients in step 4. You will only add garlic in step 2 and skip step 3 altogether! If you give the version with no flour a try, we’d love to hear your reviews!

What do you serve with vegan gravy?

We love serving it with mashed potatoes, but it’s also amazing on roasted veggies, stuffing, or even a veggie loaf. It’s that perfect touch that makes everything feel cozy and comforting. Honestly, it’s an easy holiday sauce for any dish that could use a little savoury goodness - whether it’s a Thanksgiving feast, Christmas dinner, or a simple weeknight meal.

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