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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Thank you so much! I am vegan and it is so hard to find a vegan gravy recipe which actually works, tried this out for thanksgiving and my family loved it. I will definitely make this again for Christmas!
Thank you for sharing your great review! I’m so glad you loved the gravy!
Very tasty and so easy to make. Thanks
Nora, once again you made our cooking life so much easier! Thank you! This simple gravy is by far the best we have had. I made it for the first time tonight and had to try it. We dipped some 7 grain bread from New Seasons and – wow – instant delish snack. I can’t wait to try it tomorrow on the potatoes and vegan meat loaf, it will be amazing!
Hi, l can’t wait to make this for Christmas lunch. I can’t get the stock you recommend in time. Could I just use vegetable stock cubes. Thanks
Absolutely you can. Enjoy!
I made your gravy for our Thanksgiving dinner, and it was delicious. Will be making triple for our Christmas dinner.
Hi Wanda. Thank you for sharing your wonderful review! I’m thrilled you love the gravy! Wishing you happy holiday cooking!
Loved how easy it was to make and how yummy it is! Thank you!!!
You are welcome! Thank you for sharing your terrific review! I’m glad you love the gravy!
Peace and Blessings!! Excited to try this!
Can you substitute all purpose flour with coconut flour?
Thanks! I’ve never tried coconut flour here so I’m not totally sure.
Oh my goodness!! We’ve made this 3 xs since Thanksgiving. Hubby even helps w/potatoes, just so I’ll make this yummy easy gravy! Vegan…you’d never guess. Thx for sharing your recipe!
Hi Maryjo! I love your post! Thank you for sharing your wonderful review and comments. I’m so thrilled you guys are loving the gravy! Happy cooking!
Honestly, just fantastic. I have been tinkering with vegan gravy for years, and this beautifully simple recipe is not only instant, but is soooooo satisfying! Thank you so much!
You are welcome! I’m glad you love the gravy! Thank you for sharing your terrific review and comments!
Wow! This gravy turned out amazing! I had been struggling with getting gravy to thicken up and taste the way I want and this recipe hit the spot!
Thank for sharing your great review and comments, Kate! I’m glad you love the gravy!
This is my go-to recipe for gravy! It is so easy, I always have the ingredients on hand, and the taste is delicious. The perfect finishing touch to my vegan thanksgiving feast!
Thank you for sharing your wonderful review on my gravy! I’m glad you love it, and that it was wonderful for your Thanksgiving feast! Happy cooking!
Love this gravy. I added some marmite for the meat-y flavor but this definitely satisfies the craving for gravy.
Thank you for sharing your wonderful review and comments! I’m glad you loved the gravy!
This really was great! I left out the soy sauce because I used Vegetable Better Than Bullion which is already pretty salty (and the mustard because I didn’t have any) and subbed garlic powder for onion because that’s what I had. It usually drives me NUTS when someone says “I made this recipe but I really didn’t because I made 20 substitutions…” but my point here is that the broth/flour/nutritional yeast ratio is perfect and I think you should be able to season in accordance to preference from there. My meat-eating husband enjoyed it too.
Hi Vikki. That’s a great thing about this recipe, that it is definitely seasoning versatile for each person’s tastes! I am thrilled you guys loved the gravy and that it turned out great for you! Thank you for sharing your great review and comments!
Hey Vikki. You say it drives tou “NUTS” when people make substitutions yet out of 6 ingredients you didn’t include 50% of them?! LOL.
You are the exact type of folks that say “love the recipe but made some small adjustments” and then go on to list everything you changed which is 50%+ but then end with “love the recipe”.
Best not commenting!
Nora- the recipe was excellent as written with no subs and no omissions.
Have a super day!
Fantastic and easy to make
Made this today for Thanksgiving and it was so delicious! I smothered it over my mashed potatoes and Gardein holiday roast. My family loved it too. The only tweaks I made were adding garlic powder, some butter, and poultry seasoning (the kind with sage, thyme, etc.). I also used an immersion blender to get a great smooth consistency. I was a little doubtful because I usually don’t like nutritional yeast in anything, but all the flavors came together just perfectly in this gravy. Thank you!
I made your gravy today knowing from all the positive reviews it was going to be good but it was way beyond what I expected! I used whole wheat flour and added a few tbls of my mushroom powder and a pinch of basil and thyme. I’m tossing all of my gravy recipes and keeping this one, it outshines all others in every way! It was so easy to make, it looks bright and beautiful, and the flavor is just perfect. We were crazy about it!
I am thrilled that the gravy was a hit for you and will be your go to gravy! Thank you for taking time to share your fantastic review and comments!
alright for vegan gravy and happy thanksgiving!!!
This was amazing! I didn’t have high hopes, and I’m glad I was wrong. Just as easy as you said it would be, and just as delicious.
Made this for my picky vegan granddaughter for Thanksgiving. I hope she likes it. Both my husband and I thought it was good.
I make this a lot! Very delicious.
Thank you for sharing your wonderful review! I’m glad you love the gravy!
Is there anything to substitute for nutritional yeast? Can’t find any where I’m located
You can make it without the nutritional yeast. The flavor should be still be great!
It works, it is good and will be repeated at my house!
Thank you for sharing your fun and great review and comments! Happy holiday cooking!
Just want to say I love love LOVE this recipe before I leave a comment. It’s always my go to.
I tried replacing the soy sauce with mushroom seasoning (I kept hearing about it on YouTube) and this was NEXT LEVEL. If you have it, try it.
Love all your recipes Nora! I can always count on your recipes when I’m feeding other people who aren’t vegan and I’m not worried about any negative feedback.
Hi Becky. Your words mean so much to me! Thank you for sharing your wonderful review and comments! Happy holiday cooking!
Just made this and I can say that it’s wonderful I’m definitely replacing my boxed stuffing every year!
Can this be made ahead of time and reheated?
You can make it ahead of time. When you get ready to serve it, heat it up and whisk it well to get rid of any clumps. You may need to add a little water to get the consistency just right and pourable as well.