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    Vegan Brown Gravy

    Published: Nov 21, 2021 by Bonnie · Modified: Nov 23, 2023 · This post may contain affiliate links.

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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 for this simple recipe. It is quite the creamy bowl of deliciousness, perfect for your mashed potatoes and biscuits!

    Vegan Brown Gravy

    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 a perfect addition to everyday meals or to serve on special occasions like Thanksgiving, Christmas, or Easter.

    Vegan gravy for thanksgiving.

    Whip it up in just 5 minutes with one small pan and whisk! 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, Pot Pie With Puff Pastry, Scalloped Potatoes, Mac & Cheese, Apple Galette, or Pear Crumble!

    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

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    Ingredient and Substitutions

    brown gravy ingredients
    • 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” are really delicious here as well. You can find this at most grocery stores near the gravy section.
    • 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 or omit it entirely 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 - Vegetable broth adds an extra amount of tasty flavor but water works as well!
    • 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.
    Savory brown gravy that is vegan.

    How to Make Vegan Brown Gravy

    Here are some quick visual steps. Find the full recipe with exact measurements on the recipe card below.

    • 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 at a time. Continue to stir as this 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 Base, poultry seasoning, salt, and pepper. Stir the gravy occasionally as it cooks for 2-3 minutes.
    Process steps for gravy.
    • Enjoy your gravy immediately or save it in the refrigerator 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 it's lump-free. Then, add it to the gravy to thicken it up.
    gravy in a ladle
    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.

    More Vegan Holiday Recipes

    • Cherry Pie
    • Scalloped Potatoes
    • Pot Pie With Puff Pastry
    • Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies
    • Mac and Cheese (without cashews)

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    Pinterest pin of vegan gravy.
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    Vegan Brown Gravy

    This simple vegan brown gravy is so savory and smooth! 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!
    5 from 4 votes
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    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: American
    Cook Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 77kcal

    Ingredients

    • 3 tablespoons vegan butter, unsalted
    • 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
    • 2 cups vegetable broth, low-sodium or water
    • 1 tablespoon Better than Bouillon Vegetable Base
    • 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
    • ½ teaspoon pepper
    • ¼ teaspoon salt (omit if butter or broth is salted)

    Instructions

    • Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. A little at a time, whisk in the flour until the mixture is smooth.
    • Whisk in the vegetable broth or water in small amounts at a time. Continue to stir for a minute as it smooths out.
    • Add the poultry seasoning, vegetable base, salt, and pepper to the saucepan. Occasionally stir the gravy as it cooks for a couple of minutes.

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    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.

    Make-Ahead

    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.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 77kcal | Carbohydrates: 6.1g | Protein: 0.7g | Fat: 6.4g | Saturated Fat: 1.8g | Sodium: 223mg | Potassium: 12mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 0.4g | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 1mg

    The nutrition information is estimated and can vary depending on brands and measurements used.

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