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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I’m so excited to find a vegan gravy that actually tastes good!!!! I just made it (it’s super easy) and put it on mashed potatoes. WOW!!
That’s so great!!
Oh goodness this was so good! I threw in a sprinkle of Trader Joe’s Umami Blend although it didn’t need it. Really terrific, thanks for the recipe.
This was soooooooooo freaking good!!!!! I made it w chicken bouillon instead of veggie (I’m not vegan) and no nooch bc we didn’t have any but it was so good on its own!!! Added a bit of rosemary which made it amazing but it totally doesn’t need it. 10/10 would recommend and it was so easy too! The flour made it a bit lumpy though. I would have strained it but didn’t have a strainer so I’d recommend that
This was quick and easy! I did add salt, pepper, and poultry seasoning to give it more flavor, but it would have been great on it’s own!
I can’t believe how good yet so easy this gravy to make! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Wow! So easy to make AND delicious. I will never buy store bought or packets again. I had to sub some ingredients with what I had on hand. I’m not vegan, so I did use Chicken Broth, but now I know I can make vegan gravy for my vegan friends. I also used regular mustard instead of dijon, and Liquid Aminos instead of soy sauce. Thank you!
What a find! We used this recipe during our Thanksliving last year after we severely underestimated how much gravy we needed, we had all the ingredients in our pantry and it was a hiiiiit! We blended it to make it extra smooth and worked perfectly! You’re a lifesaver!!!!
Thanks so much!!
So good. I made vegan Swedish meatballs, and this tasted and smelles JUST like the non-vegan gravy my parents used to make as a kid. So easy, so tasty!!
We ran out of gravy packets, so I uses this recipe. Already had all of the ingredients on hand (used imitation chicken bullion for the broth) and it was super simple to make. Best of all? Delicious!
So glad it was good!
Easy, delicious and oil free. Definitely a keeper for my house.
Now how was easy was this?!? And yummy!
Next time I’ll chop either green onions or shallots and pop them in.
Thx!!
You’re welcome!!
Hands down best vegan gravy. Tried several recipes previously, this was not only the easiest by a mile but also tasted the best. Thank you!!
That’s so great to hear! Thanks for the comment!
This gravy recipe is so easy and very delicious!! I love that there is no oil in it. I’ll be making this gravy for all my vegan and non-vegan family members always now. They all loved it!! Thank you!
You’re so welcome!!
Delightful. Easy to make, and tasty!
Thanks so much!!
This recipe is AMAZING!! So simple and so tasty. Easy to make and healthy!! Glad I came across this.
I’m glad you did too!!
I have an intolerence to onion. Can I leave the onion powder out or substitute it with anything else?
Yes, you can simply leave it out. You don’t need to substitute it.
I’ve tried a couple of your recipes and I love how easy they are AND they are delicious! This one included. Too good to to be true.
Thank you! ??
You’re so welcome!!
Incredibly delicious
Thanks!
Do you think the nutritional yeast could be omitted? I don’t have any on hand unfortunately and I came across this recipe for a last minute gravy for tomorrow!
Yes, you can simply leave it out, no worries!
Wow! Delicious!
Simple, Easy, Delicious! ?
Thanks!!
Fast, easy and delish! I loved it! Thank you!
You’re welcome!
Best gravy in the world and oil free
Thanks Nora love this gravy use it all the time
Can I use quinoa flour instead of all purpose flour?
I’m not sure, I’ve never heard of quinoa flour actually! But it might work if it can thicken sauces similar to regular flour.
Exceptionally good thank you
You’re welcome!!
Delicious and simple. Thank you?