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    Home » Recipes » Sauce + Seasoning

    Easy Vegan Gravy (10 Minute)

    Nov 6, 2021 by Kaitlin

    An easy, oil-free Vegan Gravy recipe made with no butter! Only 7 ingredients and incredibly simple to prepare on the stove. Done in 10 minutes or less! (Gluten-free.)

    Vegan mashed potatoes and oil-free gravy on a white plate with fresh parsley

    This easy vegan gravy is incredibly simple to prepare. You combine everything in a pot, then simmer to thicken it up. That's it!

    Plus it only takes 10 minutes or less on the stovetop.

    So it's a great choice for Thanksgiving dinner, holidays, or whenever a gravy craving hits.

    I'm a big fan of gravy, so for Thanksgiving, I actually like to prepare two different gravies. This quick & easy recipe, and also this Mushroom Gravy. We find they pair really well together!

    Broth, flour, mustard, tamari, and seasonings ingredients on a white table

    Ingredients for Vegan Gravy

    This recipe includes some of my favorite go-to flavors and ingredients:

    • Vegetable broth
    • All-purpose flour: For gluten-free, I use Bob's Red Mill gluten-free flour blend. You could also substitute with oat flour if desired. (Or another thickener like a cornstarch slurry.)
    • Nutritional yeast: This adds a savory, slightly cheesy taste and richness.
    • Tamari: Or soy sauce, but I use tamari for gluten-free. This provides umami flavor and saltiness.
    • Onion powder
    • Garlic powder
    • Dijon mustard

    You can also add salt and black pepper if desired.

    Vegan gravy cooking in a saucepan with metal whisk

    Customize

    Herbs: For more flavor and aromatics, stir in some poultry seasoning, rosemary, oregano, thyme, parsley, or fresh chives to taste. (You can use either dried herbs or fresh herbs.)

    Thickness: This is a medium-thick gravy. For an extra-thick gravy, decrease the broth to 2 cups. For a thinner gravy, increase broth to 3 cups. Then slightly adjust flavors as needed.

    Richness: You can also stir in a tablespoon of vegan butter or olive oil if desired, but I find it's really not necessary.

    Mashed potatoes on a white plate with vegan oil free gravy on top

    Serving

    This recipe yields about 2 and 2/3 cups gravy.

    If pairing with mashed potatoes, we find this is a good match for about 3 to 4 pounds of potatoes.

    Storing

    Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator. We find they keep for about 3-4 days. Simply reheat in the microwave.

    Freezing: I have not tried freezing this recipe, but I think it would freeze very well. Be sure to let it cool completely before placing in the freezer.

    Mashed potatoes on a white plate with savory sauce on top

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    Vegan gravy on mashed potatoes

    Easy Vegan Gravy

    An incredibly easy vegan gravy made in just 10 minutes. So rich, savory, and flavorful. (Plus made without butter or oil!)
    5 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time: 2 minutes
    Cook Time: 8 minutes
    Total Time: 10 minutes
    Author: Kaitlin - The Garden Grazer
    Course: Sauce
    Cuisine: Gluten-Free Option, Oil-Free, Vegan
    Servings: 8 (1/3-cup servings)

    Ingredients

    • 2 1/2 cups vegetable broth
    • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour* (gluten-free if desired)
    • 3 Tbsp. nutritional yeast
    • 2 Tbsp. tamari or soy sauce
    • 1 tsp. Dijon mustard
    • 1 tsp. onion powder
    • 1 tsp. garlic powder

    Herb variation (optional):

    • Add about 1/2 tsp. poultry seasoning, rosemary, oregano, thyme, sage, or fresh chives

    Instructions

    • Add all ingredients to a medium pot over medium-high heat.
    • Immediately whisk well to combine, making sure all flour clumps are dissolved.
    • Bring to a light simmer, whisking often until gravy is thick and smooth. (It can thicken fast so keep an eye on it!)
    • Taste and adjust flavors if desired, or add salt/pepper.

    Notes

    *Flour: I use Bob's Red Mill gluten-free flour. You could substitute oat flour, although this doesn't thicken up quite as much in my experience.
    Thickness: Use 2 cups broth for extra-thick gravy, or 3 cups broth for thinner gravy. (I like it at about 2 1/2 cups.)
    For gluten-free: Use a gluten-free flour and tamari.
    Double or triple the recipe as needed. This yields 8 small (1/3 cup) servings.

    Nutrition Per Serving (Estimate)

    Nutrition Facts
    Easy Vegan Gravy
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    32
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    1
    g
    2
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    1
    g
    6
    %
    Polyunsaturated Fat
     
    1
    g
    Monounsaturated Fat
     
    1
    g
    Potassium
     
    74
    mg
    2
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    6
    g
    2
    %
    Fiber
     
    1
    g
    4
    %
    Sugar
     
    1
    g
    1
    %
    Protein
     
    2
    g
    4
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    157
    IU
    3
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    1
    mg
    1
    %
    Calcium
     
    5
    mg
    1
    %
    Iron
     
    1
    mg
    6
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
    Did you make this recipe?Leave a star rating or comment below!

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    1. Stephanie Lee

      November 28, 2021 at 3:13 pm

      5 stars
      Yum! This recipe is so simple and good! This is my first time making gravy. I skipped the garlic powder and mustard (I have GERD, unfortunately) and added poultry seasoning as suggested. It still turned out great! Thank you!

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      • Kaitlin

        November 28, 2021 at 7:12 pm

        That's so great, Stephanie! Glad you were able to adjust it to suit your needs. Thanks so much for sharing your very kind & helpful feedback!

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