Easy Vegan Gravy
Get ready to rock your holiday table with this Easy Vegan Gravy! It's ready in less than 15 minutes, rich, hearty, flavorful, and perfect over vegan mashed potatoes, and more. Let the feast begin!
Servings: 8
Calories: 82kcal
Ingredients
- ¼ cup vegan butter or extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon dried rosemary
- ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 cups vegetable stock
- 1 cup unsweetened non-dairy milk I used soy milk
Instructions
- Place the vegan butter in a saucepan and heat it until it's hot and melted. Then, whisk in the flour.
- Cook over medium heat, whisking frequently, for 1-2 minutes or until it begins to take on a golden brown color.
- Add the spices (garlic powder, onion powder, rosemary, thyme, and pepper) and whisk them into the mixture.
- Pour in the soy sauce and give it one more whisk.
- Gradually whisk in the vegetable stock and milk until the mixture is smooth without any lumps.
- 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.
- Enjoy over vegan mashed potatoes, with vegan meatloaf, or in vegan biscuits and gravy.
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Notes
- Check Your Spices and Herbs: Ensure your spices and herbs are fresh for the best flavor. Make sure they haven't lost their aroma or developed a musty smell.
- Customize Consistency: Control gravy thickness by altering liquid amounts and simmering time. Longer simmering for thickness, shorter for a thinner consistency.
- Thinning Thick Gravy: If your gravy becomes too thick, whisk in a little more stock until it reaches your desired consistency. Taste and adjust the seasoning accordingly.
- Fixing Thin Gravy: Make a roux (1 tablespoon of vegan butter cooked with 1 tablespoon of flour) in a skillet. Gradually whisk this roux into the gravy until it thickens to your liking.
- Strain if Necessary: If you prefer a silky-smooth texture, strain the gravy through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth to remove any remaining lumps or herb bits.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 82kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 548mg | Potassium: 61mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 245IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 1mg
