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Close up of gravy spooned over mashed potatoes and garnished with chives.

Easy Vegan Gravy (No Mushrooms!)

This Vegan Gravy is the perfect plant-based version of the classic holiday sauce! Made with just a few simple ingredients, it’s rich, savory, and easy to make, and it's made without mushrooms. It’s delicious over mashed potatoes or a vegan roast and a must-have for any holiday spread!
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 6
Author: Liv King

Ingredients
 

  • 2 tablespoons Vegan Butter
  • ½ medium Yellow Onion cut into large chunks
  • 3-5 whole Garlic Cloves
  • ¼ cup All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 Sprig Rosemary
  • 2-3 Fresh Sage Leaves
  • 1 Sprig Thyme optional
  • 2 tablespoons Nutritional Yeast see note
  • ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper to taste
  • 3 cups Low-Sodium Vegetable Broth
  • 1 tablespoon Low-Sodium Soy Sauce
  • Pinch Kosher Salt if needed

Instructions

  • Slice the yellow onion into thick wedges and peel the garlic cloves.
  • Melt the vegan butter in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the onion and garlic and sauté for 2–3 minutes, until fragrant.
  • Sprinkle in the flour and stir until fully incorporated and no raw flour remains.
  • Add the fresh herbs, nutritional yeast, and black pepper.
  • Slowly pour in the vegetable broth and soy sauce while whisking to prevent lumps, then continue whisking until fully combined.
  • Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the gravy has thickened.
  • Use a slotted spoon or fine mesh strainer to remove the herbs, onion, and garlic from the gravy.
  • Taste before adding extra salt. Depending on the vegetable broth and soy sauce you use, you may not need any additional salt. I used low-sodium broth and added just a touch of kosher salt to enhance the flavor.
  • Serve over mashed potatoes and enjoy!

Notes

Nutritional yeast can sometimes leave a slightly flaky appearance in your gravy, but it won’t affect the texture once cooked and stirred in. Use an immersion blender to pulse the gravy a few times until smooth, keeping all the savory flavor without any visible flakes.
Important Note about Salt: Not all salts are made equal and cannot be substituted 1:1. If you are substituting table salt for kosher salt, you will need to cut the amount called for in the recipe by at least half. 
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