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    Easy Vegan Gravy - Seriously Good!

    Updated: Jan 20, 2023 by Verna Rindler · This post may contain affiliate links · 22 Comments

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    Easy Vegan Gravy! BEST vegetarian alternative to chicken or turkey gravy! READY IN 10 MINUTES to pour over mashed potatoes and everything else! Gluten free option!

    vegan gravy being poured over a plate of mashed potatoesSo if you’ve been looking at vegan gravy recipes look no further…

    Your mashed potatoes need this quick and easy vegan gravy recipe! It’ll takes minutes to make and tastes incredible! Seriously the flavour is amazing, Buttery, creamy, savoury, salty, rich, hearty and satisfying- Perfection!

    My vegan gravy is meant to mimic chicken or turkey gravy and it works! But hey you’re going to want this all purpose gravy poured on everything! Veggies, potatoes, biscuits, vegan turkey, roast, sausage (I like beyond) buddha bowls and my favourite- french fries (mmm fries and gravy! Or poutine!!)

    It’s perfect for thanksgiving, Christmas, any holiday really! And it’s so not complicated! There’s no mushrooms, onions or garlic to chop. It’s a super simple straight forward vegan gravy recipe!  

    -and it totally satisfies my need for KFC or A&W gravy! (I will say I was a huge fan, there I admitted it😳-no KFC gravy is not vegan btw)

    And if mushroom gravy is your thing check out my recipe here

    a plate of vegan mashed potatoes and gravy

    What ingredients gives this easy vegan gravy the best flavour?

    • Vegetarian better than bouillon is my secret weapon! I use the paste in so many of my recipes I adore it. Love the flavour options, and when paired with dairy free butter, nutritional yeast, spices, Tamari (or soy sauce) and flour to thicken you have an award winning gravy recipe that’s vegan! Yay!

    Ok lets get to it we have a yummy gravy to make it’s already October and soon to be November! Eek!

    a spoonful of gravy being taken from a gravy pot

    How to make vegan gravy?

    1. Add the broth ingredients to a glass measuring cup (with a spout helps) whisk together and set aside.
    2. Melt butter in a sauce pot/pan over medium heat.
    3. Once melted and hot stir or whisk in the flour until it’s all incorporated and forms a paste (that's the roux)
    4. Slowly whisk in the vegetable broth mix
    5. Bring to a simmer on medium heat and cook until thickened while stirring, 4 minutes or so. Turn down heat slightly if necessary. If gravy is too thick add a little water too thin. For a thicker gravy add a tablespoon of flour and a little water to a small bowl to make a paste, whisk into gravy. (Important note-gravy will thicken slightly as it cools)
    6. Enjoy! For full recipe ingredients and instructions see recipe card below.

    vegetable stock for vegan gravy in glass measuring cup

    step by step photos how to make vegan gravy

    close up view of vegan gravy over mashed potatoes on a plate

    What to serve with gravy?

    • Vegan Scalloped Potatoes
    • Vegan Turkey Recipe (Seitan)
    • Vegan Mashed Potatoes (Instant Pot)
    • Best Home Fries Recipe (Breakfast Potatoes)
    • vegetables like broccoli, cauliflower and carrots!
    • Perfect Vegan Stuffing
    • Vegetarian Salsbury Steak (Vegan) (Meatball version
    • Best Vegan Steak Recipe (Seitan)_

    This vegan gravy is:

    • incredibly simple
    • the best you'll taste
    • a must for thanksgiving dinner
    • umami
    • lovely for the holidays
    • kid friendly
    • rich and savoury
    • buttery and creamy
    • Healthy

    Enjoy you guys! Happy Day! Please feel free to comment below and give this recipe a rating. Your feedback is greatly appreciated!

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    vegan gravy being poured over a plate of mashed potatoes

    Easy Vegan Gravy - Seriously Good!


    ★★★★★

    5 from 9 reviews

    • Author: Verna
    • Total Time: 10 minutes
    • Yield: 6-8 servings 1x
    • Diet: Vegan
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    Easy Vegan Gravy! BEST vegetarian alternative to chicken or turkey gravy! READY IN 10 MINUTES to pour over mashed potatoes and everything else! Gluten free option!


    Ingredients

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    Roux:

    • 1/4 cup vegan butter, I use earth balance
    • 1/4 cup all purpose flour plus 1 tablespoon*

    Broth ingredients:

    • 3 cups warm water
    • 1 tablespoon Better than bouillon vegetarian no chicken soup base
    • 1 and 1/2 tablespoons Tamari, could use soy sauce, Braggs liquid aminos or lite versions for reduced sodium
    • 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
    • 1/2 teaspoon yellow mustard
    • 1 teaspoon granulated onion
    • 1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic
    • 1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning
    • 1/4 teaspoon celery salt

    Instructions

    1. Add the broth ingredients to a glass measuring cup (with a spout helps) whisk together and set aside.
    2. Melt butter in a sauce pot/pan over medium heat.
    3. Once melted and hot stir or whisk in the flour until it's all incorporated and forms a paste (that's the roux)
    4. Slowly whisk in the vegetable broth mix
    5. Bring to a simmer on medium heat and cook until thickened while stirring, 4 minutes or so. Turn down heat slightly if necessary. If gravy is too thick add a little water too thin. For a thicker gravy add a tablespoon of flour and a little water to a small bowl to make a paste, whisk into gravy. (Important note-gravy will thicken slightly as it cools)
    6. Enjoy! Delicious served for Vegan Thanksgiving with  mashed potatoes, vegan turkey, stuffing, vegetables, etc.. or- French fries or poutine- so many options! For step by step photos see above post

    Notes

    • gravy will keep covered in fridge for 4-5 days and can be frozen for 3-4 months
    • For gluten free: use gluten free flour or white or brown rice flour
    • Prep Time: 5 Minutes
    • Cook Time: 5 Minutes
    • Category: Sauces & Dressings, 30 Minute Vegan Recipes, Vegan Holiday Recipes
    • Method: Stovetop / mixing bowl
    • Cuisine: American, Canadian

    Keywords: vegan gravy, easy vegan gravy, best vegan gravy, simple, easy, rich, thick,

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    1. claudette

      December 20, 2022 at 9:12 pm

      By far the best vegan gravy ever ty

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Verna Rindler

        December 21, 2022 at 8:08 am

        Thank you so much!! I am thrilled you enjoyed it - appreciate your feedback 🙂

        Reply
    2. Donna

      November 24, 2022 at 7:39 am

      Omg this is the best vegetarian gravy I've ever made! Thank you!

      ★★★★★

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      • Verna Rindler

        November 24, 2022 at 7:56 am

        That means so much! Thank you I am thrilled you enjoyed it!! 🙂

        Reply
    3. Heather Y

      October 05, 2022 at 2:32 pm

      Hello! I am sorry to pester you, as I know you are a busy person! I have a quick question…and I am sure it is a dumb one:
      The recipe calls for mustard. Is that prepared mustard or the dry spice? I miss gravy and this looks yummy! I am going to make it for Thanksgiving this year!

      Thanks for your time!

      Reply
      • Verna

        October 05, 2022 at 3:28 pm

        You are not bothering me and There are no dumb questions- xo it is just regular yellow mustard not dry mustard. Enjoy and have a wonderful Thanksgiving!! 🙂

        Reply
    4. EJ

      May 15, 2022 at 10:58 am

      So good

      ★★★★★

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      • Verna

        May 15, 2022 at 2:43 pm

        thank you!

        Reply
    5. Annel

      September 25, 2021 at 3:55 pm

      Really good gravy for veggie Buddha bowls

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Verna

        September 26, 2021 at 7:39 am

        glad you enjoyed it!

        Reply
    6. Julie

      September 25, 2021 at 3:53 pm

      I've made this numerous times . My go to for everything gravy! Love it

      ★★★★★

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      • Verna

        September 26, 2021 at 7:39 am

        Thanks so much!

        Reply
    7. Dawn

      December 26, 2020 at 8:26 am

      Made this gravy for Xmas yesterday. This will definitely be my "go to" from now on! Delicious!

      ★★★★★

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      • Verna

        December 26, 2020 at 9:34 am

        Thank you so much Dawn thrilled you enjoyed it!!

        Reply
    8. Heather

      December 22, 2020 at 12:52 pm

      HOw can I adapt this recipe to make a faux steak gravy - more smoked darker flavor and color?

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      • Verna

        December 22, 2020 at 2:56 pm

        Hi Heather, you could try my mushroom gravy recipe instead?

        Reply
    9. Rain

      November 18, 2020 at 10:51 am

      I want to make this so badly, but I hate the taste of nutritional yeast. Can I opt-out of using it, or is there something I can substitute it with?

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Verna

        November 18, 2020 at 1:27 pm

        Try it without if you like Rain, I'm sure it would still be tasty. Enjoy!

        Reply
    10. Midge

      October 09, 2020 at 6:24 pm

      This is truly the best vegan gravy ever !

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Verna

        October 09, 2020 at 7:46 pm

        Oh wow thank you so much Midge! What a nice compliment. Glad you enjoyed it!

        Reply
    11. Hallie

      October 02, 2020 at 7:55 pm

      Looking forward to making this with our Thanksgiving dinner!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Verna

        October 02, 2020 at 11:25 pm

        Yay!! Hope you enjoy it Hallie!

        Reply

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