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!
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Wow – I just made this tonight – and it will be a STAPLE in our household!! I served it over pulled tofu nuggets and potatoes. And with a side of greens, it was a fabulous meal. THANKS!!
I’m so glad you guys loved the gravy, and thrilled it will be a regular in your meal rotation! Thank you, Michelle, for sharing your review and comments!
I have rarely found a recipe so simple and so delicious! With the added bonus of having easy to find – easy to work with – and probably in your pantry right now – ingredients. Thank you! I legitimately make this ALL THE TIME.
Hi Angie. I love that you find this easy and delicious! Thank you for taking time to share you fun and great review!
Sensational! I made it this evening and put it all over my steamed veg, totally transforming the taste of everything. I suffer from acid reflux LPR and this has transformed by meals. Thank you!
Thank you for sharing your review, Geraint! I’m thrilled you love the gravy, and that it brings you great deliciousness!
Great easy and tasty recipe. My go to for vegan gravy, thanks again Nora
Thank you for taking time to share your review! I’m thrilled this is your go to vegan gravy! Thank you!
Brill – just make it.
Most excellent recipe for Easy Vegan Gravy. Very simple and easy to understand instructions and DELICIOUS!!!
Thank you, Tom, for sharing your great review! I’m glad you love the gravy!
I make this all the time it’s delicious, I do add a bit of vegemite to mine if I want a darker gravy. Equally yum and a boost of B12.
Thanks for the tip! Glad you enjoy it.
I can do onion powder thank you
This is amazing. I can’t believe how simple and delicious this recipe is. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you, Tyler, for sharing your review! I’m glad you love the gravy!
This is the best I had so far. It’s unbelievably good, easiest and the tastiest. My meat eater friends couldn’t believe it was vegan. They all asked for the recipe. Thanks Nora!
I’m glad everyone loved the gravy, Cidi! Thank you for sharing!
This is amazing! Sooooo easy and good.
Thank you, Jessie!
My new go to gravy recipe. Added thyme and sage. Delicious
I’m glad you love the gravy and it is now your go to gravy recipe! Thanks Diane!
WRITE ON A POSTY NOTE AND STICK ON INSIDE CABINET DOOR NEAR OVEN!!! Trust me.
No joke. I never in a million year would have thought this recipe was going to be this easy and delicious. I made two changes. 1. My daughter (who is vegan) and myself (who is NOT vegan), both hate the taste of nutritional yeast. So… we kept it out. And I added Thyme. That was it. AMAZING. I will NEVER EVER waste beautiful mushrooms again by putting them in gravy cuz this is SOOO good, written AS IS (minus nutritional yeast).
I put it on top of my luscious buttery vegan parsley mashed potatoes I make. I ate 4 bowls!!! Laugh
Was going to post picture, but can not figure out how.
Hi Cathy! Thank you for your fun and wonderful review! Happy cooking!
Best gravy ever! I’ll make this for Thanksgiving for ever more!
Awesome recipe.
This is SO good! We make it all the time and even non-vegans love it and can’t tell its vegan! Plus its so darn quick! Absolutely a go-to.
I love that this is your go to gravy recipe, Emily! Thank you for sharing!
love it so fast and easy. tastes great.
Thanks Jill!
This was AMAZING!!
It’s now my go-to.
Thank you Carrie!
Was in a pinch and found this – and it’s perfect! I had everything I needed and it really did take only 5 minutes.
I was surprised at how good the flavor was with so few ingredients needed. Good quality broth prob goes a long way here.
I’m glad you discovered, and love, the gravy! Thank you so much for sharing!
This was so good, thank you! My husband couldn’t get enough of it on his mashed potatoes and vegan meatballs.
Thank you, Cheryl! I’m glad you both loved the gravy! Thank you for sharing your review!
Made it and subbed yellow mustard for Dijon. The whole family loved it! Will be our go to recipe from now on. Thank you!
I’m glad the gravy was a hit with the family, and that it will be your go to recipe! Thank you for sharing, Nick!
Sooooo good! Thanks for this recipe!
I’m glad you like it, Kesina! Thank you!
My new favorite gravy. Tastes great and so quick and easy.
Thanks Amy! I’m glad you like the gravy!
This is my go to gravy! So easy and more satisfying to me than mushroom gravy.
Thank you!
I can see why it has a 5-star rating!
So easy and quick– and good!
Thanks Kathie! I’m glad you like it!