Easy Vegan Gravy (10 Minute)

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.)

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!

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.

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.

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.

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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)

US CustomaryMetric

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.

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