Easy Vegan Mushroom Gravy

Platter featuring vegan mashed potatoes and vegan mushroom gravy against a white backdrop.

5 from 4 votes

Add a delicious twist to your meal with this Easy Vegan Mushroom Gravy. It's rich, creamy, flavorful, and takes just 30 minutes. Pour it over vegan mashed potatoes, veggies, or anything you like!

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Total Time30

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Diet: Vegan

Servings:

Calories: 95kcal

Author: Iosune

Ingredients

¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
½ medium onion diced
2 cloves garlic minced
16 ounces mushrooms sliced, I used cremini mushrooms
1 teaspoon dried thyme
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ cup all-purpose flour
3 cups vegetable stock

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Instructions

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté the onion until it's soft and lightly browned, for about 3-4 minutes.
Add garlic and mushrooms, stir, and sauté until they become soft and golden brown, for about 8-10 minutes.
Add the flour and cook over medium heat for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently.
Gradually whisk in the vegetable stock until the mixture is smooth without any lumps.
Add the spices (thyme, salt, and pepper) and give it a good stir.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium and continue cooking for approximately 5 minutes or until it thickens, making sure to whisk frequently.

Notes

Mushroom Mastery: Take your time sautéing the mushrooms until they turn golden brown. This step enhances their rich, umami flavor, elevating your gravy.
Customized Consistency: Adjust the amount of liquid and simmering time. Longer simmering yields a thicker consistency, while shorter simmering results in a thinner one.
Adjusting Thickness: If your gravy becomes too thick, simply whisk in a bit more stock until it reaches your desired consistency. Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.
Correcting Thin Gravy: If your gravy is too thin, make a roux with 1 tablespoon of oil and 1 tablespoon of flour in a skillet. Whisk it into the gravy until it thickens.
Straining for Smoothness: For a silky-smooth texture, strain the gravy through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth. This step removes any remaining lumps or herb bits.

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