Dairy-Free Classic Onion Gravy

Elevate your meals with this rich and flavorful Dairy-Free Classic Onion Gravy, a plant-based twist on a comforting favorite. Slowly caramelized yellow onions and aromatic garlic form the heart of this recipe, delivering a deep, savory sweetness. Enhanced with fragrant thyme, umami-packed soy sauce, and a smooth cornstarch slurry, this dairy-free gravy achieves a luscious, velvety texture without the need for butter or cream. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s the perfect accompaniment to mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or your favorite vegan main dish. Whether you’re hosting a holiday feast or preparing a weeknight dinner, this easy-to-make onion gravy adds a homemade touch of warmth and indulgence to any meal.

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 large yellow onions
• 2 medium garlic cloves
• 3 cups vegetable broth
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 0.25 cup water
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 0 to taste salt

Directions

Step 1

Peel and thinly slice the onions. Peel and mince the garlic cloves.

Step 2

In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.

Step 3

Add the sliced onions to the skillet and sauté for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onions are soft and golden brown.

Step 4

Add the minced garlic to the onions and cook for another 1-2 minutes until the garlic is fragrant.

Step 5

Pour in the vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a simmer.

Step 6

In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water until smooth to create a slurry.

Step 7

Slowly add the cornstarch slurry to the simmering broth while stirring constantly to prevent clumping. Continue to simmer until the gravy thickens, about 5 minutes.

Step 8

Stir in the soy sauce, fresh thyme leaves, and black pepper.

Step 9

Taste and adjust seasoning with salt if necessary.

Step 10

Remove from heat and let the gravy sit for a minute to thicken further before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1154.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	733.4

Total Fat 34.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 5.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.8g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 5206.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 91.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 14.5g	0%
Total Sugars 23.4g
Protein 19.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 194.5mg	0%
Iron 4.9mg	0%
Potassium 1861.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 41.2%

Protein: 10.3%

Carbs: 48.6%