Do you have 5 minutes? Then you can make this Easy Vegan Gravy! Made with just 6 ingredients, this gravy is ridiculously easy and packed with amazing savory flavors.
My Creamy Vegan Mashed Potatoes are begging for this vegan gravy! Make sure you add both recipes to your holiday dinner menu.
The table is set, dinner is ready, your guests are waiting… but you forgot all about the gravy! Don’t worry—my Easy Vegan Gravy is incredibly simple to make in only 5 minutes (yes, really!).
There are endless vegan gravy recipes out there that are a little more complicated, with caramelized onions, browned mushrooms, or a roux. I don’t know about you, but by the time I think about wanting gravy, I’m ready to eat! So, I kept this recipe quick and easy for all of your emergency gravy needs for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and any other holiday.
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“This is hands down the best vegan gravy I have ever made or ever tasted. I am so grateful for this recipe that I will come back to, year after year!” – Kate
Why you’ll love this easy vegan gravy recipe
- Only 5 minutes! This is the recipe for your last-minute gravy needs. It comes together in just 5 minutes, leaving you with a warm, silky smooth gravy to drizzle over your Mashed Potatoes, sliced Vegan Turkey Roast, and so much more.
- Uses pantry staples – I bet you already have the 6 simple ingredients needed for this recipe. Perfect for any gravy emergency!
- So flavorful – The simple seasonings, Dijon, and soy sauce make the gravy so savory, perfect for pairing with any holiday meal or weeknight dinner.
Remember: A holiday feast isn’t complete until the vegan gravy, fluffy Vegan Dinner Rolls, and classic Vegan Stuffing land on the table. Make sure you have all three!
How to make vegan gravy
Find the complete printable recipe with measurements below in the recipe card.
Add all the ingredients to a pot and heat to a boil.
Whisk every few minutes until the gravy thickens.
Serve the warm gravy right away over mashed potatoes, slices of Vegan Meatloaf (without the glaze), roasted veggies, vegan meatballs, french fries (+ dairy-free cheese for vegan poutine), and anything else you like!
Got lumps in your gravy?
Just keep whisking until the flour lumps dissolve and the gravy thickens. If it’s still clumpy, blend it with an immersion blender or transfer it to a regular blender and blend until smooth.
Frequently asked questions
Yes! For a gluten-free gravy, use tamari instead of soy sauce and replace the all-purpose flour with brown rice flour.
I like to keep things simple, but if you’re looking for a little more flavor, start by sautéing sliced onions, garlic, mushrooms, and/or fresh herbs (rosemary and thyme) in the lightly oiled pot until soft and fragrant. From there, make the gravy as normal.
Leftovers will keep for up to 1 week in the fridge. Store the gravy in an airtight container, then reheat it over low-medium heat in a pot on the stove, whisking in a splash of water or broth, until warmed through and smooth.
You can freeze this gravy, but the texture changes a little after thawing. I’d suggest reheating it on the stove over low heat and blending it with an immersion blender to make it smooth again.
Easy Vegan Gravy
Ingredients
- 2 cups vegetable broth I prefer Better Than Bouillon No Chicken Base
- 3/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 3 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari for gluten-free
- 1/2 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup all purpose flour (or use brown rice flour for gluten free)
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a medium sized pot and bring to a boil.
- Whisk over medium-high heat for a couple of minutes, until the gravy thickens.
- Serve with mashed potatoes! This gravy keeps well for up to a week in the fridge. Just re-warm, add a little water if too thick, stir and serve.
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Notes
- Is your gravy lumpy? Keep whisking vigorously and any lumps should smooth out. If you still have lumps, use an immersion blender to smooth it out in the pot, or transfer to a high-powered blender and blend until very smooth. I never have had to use a blender, but some people have reported lumps so this is an option.
- Don’t care for nutritional yeast? Feel free to leave it out, the gravy will still be delicious!
Nutrition
Can this be made without the nutritional yeast? Really can’t stand the taste!
Yes, simply leave it out, no problem at all!
My wife really liked it.
I was skeptical because I didn’t think Dijon, soya sauce and nutritional yeast would blend well but 10/10!!!! So good and easy to make. I won’t bother buying the packets of gravy anymore. Love it!!
This gravy is delicious…I add Cracked pepper to mine
Mmmmm… gravy has come back into my life! I had this with polenta and sauteed mushrooms/onions/spinach. Yum!
Can this be made the day before serving and reheated? Looking to save as much time as I can Thanksgiving Day!
It could, but it will need to be re-warmed and whisked well, as it does thicken and get a little clumpy after being refrigerated. Hope that helps!
I have been looking for and trying many vegan gravy recipes. This is, absolutely, the easiest and tastiest gravy I have ever found! Made vegan meatloaf and vegan mashed. This gravy was perfect!
I made a HUGHE shepherds pie for a soup kitchen but couldn’t locate the recipe I used to use so just heated a bunch of veggies and made this gravy to throw in with biscuits on top (I guess it was really a giant pot pie). I tasted the gravy and it was delicious and so easy! All of the guests who came to eat said the dish was really good! This is definitely my go to gravy now.
OH. MY. GAWD.
Dana, this sounds WONDERFUL!!!
Now that the temperatures are FINALLY coming down here in San Francisco, I’ve been craving things like whatever ‘n’ dumplings, and you just nailed it. I am SO making this. Stewed potatoes, onions/shallots, carrots, maybe some parsnips, some thyme, a little dill, a bay leaf, this gravy, maybe some chunks of tofu or seitan? Add some drop biscuits/dumplings…oh, yes!!!
I wanted to thank you for this recipe. I’ve tried many and this is the best one I’ve made. It’s so simple and so delicious. I’m upset I didn’t come across this sooner.
Thank you so much! I’m glad you enjoy it. I love how easy and fast it is!
I’m going to try this without the mustard. My husband and I both strongly dislike mustard. Will it still be good without it?
Yes, just leave it out if you really don’t like the taste. It will be fine without it. Thanks!
Did anyone else have issues with it clumping up? I spaced for 10-15 minutes whisking away trying to remove the clumps, but nothing helped.
Hi Marvin. My started to clump but I used a whisk and it all smoothed out. It was delicious!
This is THE BEST gravy ever!! Easy to make. Delicious.
Thanks Christine! I love how easy and yummy it is, too!
This gravy is incredibly easy, and is so savory and delicious. My kid and partner ask for this regularly ever since I made it, and it’s the only vegan gravy recipe I use now!
I didn’t honestly think there was any chance that it would not end up lumpy. I made it, I loved it and not a lump in sight. ?
Woo hoo! Yes, it’s quite amazing that way. 🙂
Nailed it AGAIN Nora, thank you!!!! Love love loved it. So easy and tastes devine.
Thank you!!
I want to make this for my daughter’s vegan boyfriend but I don’t have any nutritional yeast, can I make it successfully without it please?
Yes you can make it without the nutritional yeast, it should still be good.
simple recipe and I have all the ingredients in my kitchen Thanks, wallace
So happy with this gravy recipe! I’m still building my vegan recipe box and this one we be filed under ‘awesome gravy.’ Thank you Nora!
That’s wonderful! Glad you enjoy this easy vegan gravy!
Hey! Tasty! But rice flour makes it very slimey and sticky, and not liquidy. Would not use it as a gf substitute.
Thanks! I’ve made it several times with brown rice flour and it works well for me. 🙂
WONDERFUL gravy! Made this for a mix of vegans and carnivores at Thnaksgiving and it was LOVED by all! So simple and very tasty. I added fresh ground black pepper too. THANK YOU Nora!
I’m so glad you enjoyed the gravy! Thanks for leaving a comment, I really appreciate the feedback!
We added a few drops of liquid smoke to it and it was amazing! Second batch is going down tonight!!!!
That sounds delicious!
Super easy to make and tastes fantastic!
Thanks, glad you enjoyed the gravy!
I made your Vegan gravy and LOVE it? Easy and delicious. I think the choice of Vegetable stock will impact the flavor . I used “Kitchen Basics by McCormick and was very pleased. It is a darker in color , has mushrooms and tomatoes. I look forward to using other stocks and spices but this recipe is foolproof for a go to gravy .
I’m so glad you loved the gravy! Yes, I think the choice of vegetable stock affects the flavor a lot. You get a lot of variation depending on what brand you use. I usually use Trader Joe’s.
Perfect tasting and so easy!
Great! I’m wondering if a different flour can be used. I don’t have brown rice flour. Will other kinds work as well?
Yes! If you don’t have brown rice flour, you can substitute it with another flour such as white or whole wheat flour.