Dairy-Free Hearty Vegetable Gravy

Rich, savory, and completely dairy-free, this Hearty Vegetable Gravy is the ultimate addition to your plant-based holiday table or weeknight comfort meals. Packed with the natural flavors of sautéed onions, carrots, celery, and earthy mushrooms, this recipe takes a wholesome twist with aromatic herbs like thyme and rosemary and a touch of umami from soy sauce and nutritional yeast. The silky texture is achieved without cream or butter, making it a perfect vegan alternative that doesn’t skimp on flavor. Easy to prepare in under an hour, this versatile gravy pairs beautifully with mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or your favorite main dish. Whether you're catering to dietary restrictions or simply craving a lighter option, this dairy-free gravy will become a staple in your recipe collection.

Nutriscore Rating: 79/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 1 medium carrot, finely diced
• 1 celery stalk, finely diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup mushrooms, finely chopped
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon thyme, dried
• 0.5 teaspoons rosemary, dried
• 0.5 teaspoons black pepper, freshly ground
• 0 salt, to taste
• 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a medium-sized saucepan over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the chopped onion, carrot, and celery to the pan. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes, until the vegetables begin to soften and the onion turns translucent.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and mushrooms, cooking for another 3-4 minutes, until the mushrooms release their moisture and become tender.

Step 4

Sprinkle the flour over the vegetable mixture. Stir well to coat the vegetables and cook the flour for about 2 minutes, ensuring that it doesn't burn.

Step 5

Gradually add the vegetable broth to the pan, whisking constantly to dissolve the flour and avoid lumps.

Step 6

Stir in the soy sauce, thyme, rosemary, black pepper, and nutritional yeast. Allow the mixture to come to a simmer.

Step 7

Reduce the heat to low and let the gravy simmer for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens to your desired consistency.

Step 8

Taste the gravy and adjust the salt if needed.

Step 9

Once thickened and well-seasoned, remove the gravy from heat. Use a blender or immersion blender to puree the mixture for a smooth texture if desired. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1030.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	709.8

Total Fat 33.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 5.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.1g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2798.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 80.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 16.3g	0%
Total Sugars 20.1g
Protein 28.7g	0%

Vitamin D 14IU	0%
Calcium 191.1mg	0%
Iron 7.0mg	0%
Potassium 2443.8mg	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: 41.0%

Protein: 15.6%

Carbs: 43.4%