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
This was wonderful! My broth was from a recipe for cooking my seitan “turkey” so it was already seasoned so I was cautious with the seasonings. I only added 1 tbs of nutritional yeast and I had my doubts about the Dijon but it added just the right extra flavor. Thank you so much!
Thanks for sharing your wonderful review and comments! I’m so glad you love the gravy! Happy holiday cooking!
You always have the best recipes! I had no onion powder so threw some poultry seasoning in and it turned out amazing! Was so thin when I started, but thickened nicely.
Please keep up the good work!
Thank you so much for your encouragement! I’m so glad you love the gravy! Thank you for sharing your wonderful review and comments!
This is the easiest, most flavorful, BEST vegan gravy I’ve ever had. Thank you Nora!
You are welcome! I’m so glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for sharing your great review!
This recipe was definitely a hit! We did leave out the nutritional yeast, but otherwise, followed it to a t. And yes, I will be making it more often than just once a year.
I’m so glad you loved the gravy! Thank you for sharing your wonderful review and comments! Enjoy often!
This came out perfect; seasoning, texture and flavor were delicious! I added a little rosemary & sage. I didn’t have any flour so I ground oatmeal and was surprised it came out so well.
Thank you!
I’m glad it came out great as well, Karla! Thank you for sharing your great review!
I use fresh mushrooms for the gravy. It takes out the tamari saltiness.
I love this gravy and put it on EVERYTHING! I’ve changed a few things here and there – sometimes I add miso or amino acids.
Thank you for sharing your terrific review! I’m so glad you are loving the gravy!
Thank you Nora! Been making vegan gravy for 15 years and this is the easiest and BEST, hands down. Great on its own and also easy to tweak according to your liking. I add a tsp of marmite, some white pepper, a shake of liquid smoke and fresh sage to it. The depth of flavour is unreal!
Everything I’ve tried from your blog has been spot on!
Thank you for sharing your wonderful review! I feel honored that you love my gravy! Thank you for using my recipes!
Wow this is so delish! I was lazy and used an immersion blender, can’t believe how easy this was. I used a not-beef bullion cube and will also try not-chicken. Thanks for this awesome recipe in time for Thanksgiving!
You are welcome, Lori! The immersion blender is a great idea! I’m glad you loved the gravy, and I thank you for sharing your great comments! Happy holiday cooking!
I don’t have nutritional yeast. Can something else be substituted? Or can it be left out completely?
Yes you can make it without the nutritional yeast. The flavor should be still be great!
This is the best and most flavorful gravy of all time!! Just in time for the holidays!! Thank you so much for all your delicious vegan recipes
You are welcome! I’m so glad you love the gravy! It IS perfect for the holidays! I appreciate your wonderful comments! Thank you!
May I ask a question not having tried this yet? Doesn’t the flour clump? Isn’t that the point of making a roux beforehand? Or does it eventually smooth out? Thanks in advance!
Hi Christopher! The gravy actually does smooth out when whisked during the cooking process! I’m glad you asked! Thank you, and happy cooking!
Another winner Nora!
Thank you for sharing your great review! I’m glad you love the gravy!
Yum. Subbed tamari for a teaspoon of marmite. 5 star from us (even the carnivore husband)
By golly that’s delicious!! Easy to make, ingredients I had at home and super, super delicious!! Thank you!
You are so welcome! Thank you for sharing your great review and comments! I’m glad you loved the gravy!
This has become my go-to gravy for so many dishes. My husband even put it on vada pav because he loves it so much. It’s super easy and tastes SO good! Thank you for another fantastic vegan recipe.
I am so glad you guys are loving the gravy! Thank you for sharing your great review and comments!
Wow such a handy and easy recipe! I love it, I didn’t have the mustard but made it with the rest of the ingredients and added additional seasonings to my liking (extra pepper and Italian herb mix) overall really like this recipe!
Absolutely delicious and so simple to make. Served it with your mashed potato recipe and it was a total hit. Thank you so much for creating and sharing it- I make so many of your recipes. You are my total go-to!!
Hi Suzanne! I’m so thrilled that my recipes are your go to recipes! I’m so glad you loved the gravy – and find it easy to make! That is is my goal, simple and delicious! Thank you for sharing your wonderful comments!
Can this be put in ice trays and freeze?
Yes, that would work well.
Made this by using tapioca flour (couldn’t find my plain flour)
Fantastic. Only addition I made was a half tsp sugar to counteract the salt in it.
Nora you are an absolute genius! This is so fast and sooooo delicious! On my first try I had to use whole wheat flour, my teenage picky son didn’t even notice AND asked for more. So quick to put together and no funky ingredients. Absolutely brilliant!!!!
Amazing! Made it and it’s so smooth and easy!! Whisking was the key for me to smooth out the flour. Thank you for this recipe!
You are welcome! I’m glad you enjoyed the gravy! Thanks for sharing your great review and comments!
Made this last Night for the first time for my mashed Potatoes, it was so delicious even my meat eating Husband loved it. The best I have eaten in a year since I became WFPB.
Thank you Nora
I’m so glad that you guys loved the gravy! Thanks so much for sharing your wonderful review and comments!
Super easy and fabulously delicious!!!!
Thanks for sharing your wonderful review! I’m glad you love the gravy!
WOW this gravy is AMAZING! I also couldn’t believe how easy it was to make!! Honestly couldn’t even tell that it was vegan. This will forever be my go-to gravy recipe!!
Hi Jill! I’m thrilled my gravy was amazing for you and that it is now your go to gravy! Thanks so much for taking your time to share your wonderful review and comments!