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If you are looking for a homemade easy vegan gravy that is sure to be enjoyed by all this Thanksgiving, then look no further! It’s quick and easy to make and sure to be a crowd-pleaser for holidays, special occasions and even weeknight dinners!
Can we all agree that gravy is an all-time favorite condiment to slather on everything? Although we automatically associate this magic sauce with holidays such as Thanksgiving and Christmas, it can also be used at any occasion (or no occasion at all).
It’s best paired with the vegan mashed cauliflower but would also go so well with a Southwest black bean burger, vegan roasted vegetables with thyme, mini vegan pot pies, or these perfect quick and easy vegan biscuits.
Your next Thanksgiving dinner (or any meal) will be extra tasty with this tasty quick vegan gravy.
What Goes Into This Recipe
Making this veggie gravy is so easy and uses only a handful of simple ingredients. You might even have all you need already in your kitchen!
How To Make Easy Vegan Gravy
Here’s an overview of the steps to make this easy vegan gravy recipe. Keep scrolling to the recipe card for the complete list of ingredients and recipe instructions!
Step 1: Start by either boiling or microwaving the water and bouillon cube until it’s a well-combined broth, then set it aside.
Step 2: In a small pot over medium heat, add the vegetable oil and onions and saute until the onions become translucent and tender. Lower to a simmer, add the flour, and stir until your roux has a smooth consistency.
Step 3: Add the broth, salt, and pepper, and stir over low heat until it thickens.
Expert Tips
- Whisking is the key to smooth out the flour.
- Make sure you allow your onions time to cook for added flavor.
- Looking to add something more to your vegetable gravy? Consider throwing in some diced mushrooms or minced celery for a chunkier gravy.
- Season with smoked paprika if you are looking for a smoky flavor.
FAQs
Sure thing! You can freeze the leftover sauce in an airtight container and it will keep for about 3 months. Once you’re ready to use again, just thaw the container in your fridge overnight and reheat in a pan (remember to stir while reheating it). It might get thicker over time so feel free to thin it out with some more stock or just a bit of plant-based milk. Also, consider freezing this gravy into small portions in ice cube trays.
One thing to keep in mind is that the brand of vegetable bouillon you use in this recipe will have an impact on the final color of the sauce. If you use a lighter cube, then the final product will be lighter, and if you use a dark one, it will be darker. It seems very simple but it’s important to know this before you start.
It does! It may get congealed in the fridge, but once you heat it up it will loosen up again.
Sure thing! Use brown rice flour instead of all-purpose flour to yield a gluten-free option of this vegan gravy.
How to Serve Homemade Vegetarian Gravy
The great thing about this made-from-scratch gravy is that it is perfect for whatever you would normally put gravy on! (especially your yummy Thanksgiving recipes!)
- Sweet Potatoes: You might automatically think of pouring gravy on regular vegan mashed potatoes, but consider using this simple gravy on sweet potatoes as well for the perfect mix of sweet and savory!
- Stuffing: Gravy is simply delicious on top of this popular side dish (try out the best vegan stuffing recipe here).
- Biscuits: Try your hand at a plant-based version of vegan biscuits and gravy or for something a little different pair them with these butternut squash sage biscuits.
- Green Beans: A super simple holiday side dish, these beans are quick and zesty. These crispy green bean fries are a great option as well!
- French Fries: Serve them up with your favorite fries like these oven-baked sesame fries as a dip or drizzled over the top.
Easy Vegan Gravy
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Ingredients
- 1 cup of water
- 1 vegetarian bouillon cube
- 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil
- ⅛ cup of diced yellow onion
- 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Start by either boiling or microwaving the water and bouillon cube until it's a well-combined broth, then set it aside.
- In a small pot over medium-heat, add the vegetable oil and onions and saute until the onions become translucent tender. Lower to a simmer, add the flour, and stir until your roux has a smooth consistency.
- Add the broth, salt, and pepper, and stir over low heat until it thickens.
Notes
- Whisking is the key to smooth out the flour.
- Make sure you allow your onions time to cook for added flavor.
- Looking to add something more to your vegetable gravy? Consider throwing in some diced mushrooms or minced celery for a chunkier gravy.
- Season with smoked paprika if you are looking for a smoky flavor.
This gravy is so simple and easy to make!
A really savory and delicious gravy. It’s tasty on anything!
Loved this simple gravy … it was a perfect addition to our Thanksgiving table!
We’ve been enjoying it the past two years and it always hits the spot!!
Love how simple and easy this vegan gravy is!
Right?! Gotta love the easy recipes!
I love this gravy, it’s so easy and tasty!
Yessss – so easy and delicious!
Love this gravy in the mini pot pies recipe!
Sounds very good! Can it be made without the oil? Plant-based eating really doesn’t use oil.