Vegan Brown Gravy

Name: Vegan Brown Gravy
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons vegan butter, (unsalted); 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 2 cups vegetable broth, (or water, (470ml)); 1 tablespoon bouillon vegetable base, (or no-chicken); 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1/4 teaspoon salt ((omit if butter is salted))

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This easy Vegan Brown Gravy is so rich and savory! Five minutes and just a few ingredients are all you need for this simple yet delicious recipe. Take your mashed potatoes, biscuits, and holiday meals to the next level with this herb-filled creaminess!

Have you been looking for the perfect vegan brown gravy? Well, here it is!

Smother your mashed potatoes, rolls, or lentil loaves with this tasty sauce. Or pour it over your entire plate of Thanksgiving dinner like I do!

This simple brown gravy is so good, you just might want to eat it by the spoonful! I think it tastes just like those brown gravy packets from the grocery store, but this one is fresh and vegan.

This is a perfect addition to everyday meals or to set out on special occasions like Christmas or Easter holidays.

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!

If you are a lover of saucy gravies, you will love my Vegan Salisbury Steak meal that includes the most flavorful mushroom and onion gravy!

Reasons You’ll Love this Recipe

Ready in 5 minutes
Dairy-free and meatless
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 comforting touch to any of your favorite dishes

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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” 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.

Step-By-Step Instruction

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

Melt the vegan butter over medium heat in a small saucepan.

Then, whisk in the flour, a little at a time. Continue to stir as this comes together into a smooth mixture.

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

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

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 you want a thicker consistency, mix some 1 tbsp cornstarch with 3 tbsp water in a small bowl until it’s 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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This simple vegan brown gravy is so savory and mouthwatering! All you need are five minutes and a few ingredients. Ladle this creamy deliciousness over your mashed potatoes at dinnertime or your next holiday meal!

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Bonnie – Serene Trail

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Cook Time: 5

Total Time: 5

Servings:

Calories: 77kcal

Ingredients

3 tablespoons vegan butter, unsalted
4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups vegetable broth, or water, (470ml)
1 tablespoon bouillon vegetable base, or no-chicken
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt (omit if butter 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.
Stir in the vegetable broth in small amounts. 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 and thickens for a couple of minutes.

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Notes

Yield: 2 cups. Double or triple the recipe as needed when serving larger groups.

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.

For a thicker consistency, mix 1 tbsp cornstarch with 3 tbsp water in a small bowl until it’s lump-free. Then, stir it into the gravy for 2-3 minutes over low heat.

Make-Ahead

Store the prepared gravy 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 stir it well when reheating it.