Vegan Brown Gravy

Name: Vegan Brown Gravy
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons vegan butter; 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 2 cups vegetable broth, (low-sodium); 1 tablespoon Better than Bouillon Vegetable Base; 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1/4 teaspoon salt

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This savory and smooth Vegan Brown Gravy is sure to make your holiday season all the more flavorful! Five minutes and just a few ingredients are all you need. It is quite the creamy bowl of deliciousness, perfect for your mashed potatoes and biscuits!

Have you been looking for the perfect vegan brown gravy? Here it is!

Smother your mashed potatoes, rolls, or biscuits with this irresistible sauce. Or pour it over your entire plate of food!

This brown gravy is so good, you just might want to eat it by the spoonful!

It's perfect for every day or to serve on special occasions like Thanksgiving, Christmas, or Easter.

You can also make it ahead of time and easily reheat it just before the big meal.

Be sure to check out more of my holiday favorites such as this Pot Pie, Apple Galette, or Chocolate Pumpkin Bread.

Reasons You’ll Love this Recipe

It’s quick and easy to make
Just a few simple ingredients are used
An amazing savory flavor that you can’t get enough of
It adds a smooth and comforting touch to any of your favorite dishes

Ingredient and Substitutions

Vegetable Base - Better than Bouillon Vegetable Base is a small jar of powerful flavor. It’s a much healthier version of bouillon cubes and is certified vegan. “No Chicken Base” or “No Beef Base” can be used instead if you can’t find the vegetable version. You can find this at most grocery stores near the gravies.
Vegan Butter - Unsalted vegan butter is used to make the base of the gravy. If your butter is salted, you’ll want to use less salt when seasoning the gravy.
Flour - I use all-purpose flour in this recipe, but you can substitute it with whole wheat or 1-to-1 gluten-free.
Broth - Low-sodium vegetable broth adds an extra amount of tasty flavor. If your broth isn’t low-sodium, you may want to skip using salt altogether when seasoning the gravy.
Spices - A pinch of salt, pepper, and poultry seasoning adds the final touch that makes this vegan gravy irresistible! Poultry seasoning is a combination of sage, thyme, marjoram, rosemary, and pepper.

How to Make Vegan Brown Gravy

Heat a small saucepan to medium heat. Add the butter to the pan and let it melt.

Once the butter has melted, whisk in the flour a little bit at a time. Continue to stir as the roux comes together into a smooth mixture for about 1 minute.

Whisk in the vegetable broth a little bit at a time. Stir it for another minute as the lumps dissolve.

Add in the Better than Bouillon Vegetable Base, poultry seasoning, salt, and pepper. Stir the gravy occasionally as it cooks for 2-3 minutes.

Enjoy your gravy immediately or save it for later.

Notes

The gravy will thicken as it cools. You can thin it out with a small amount of water or broth if it becomes too thick.
If the gravy is too thin for your preference, mix some flour and water in a small bowl until lump-free. Then, add it to the gravy to thicken it up.

Can brown gravy be made ahead of time?

This vegan brown gravy can be made ahead of time. Let it cool down after you make it. Then, store it in a sealed container in the refrigerator for 5 days or in the freezer for 3 months. Reheat it in the microwave or in a small saucepan over the stovetop. Be sure to give it a good stir when reheating it.

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