Really Easy Vegan Gravy or Cheese Sauce

Transform your cooking with this *Really Easy Vegan Gravy or Cheese Sauce*—a versatile recipe that’s as simple as it is delicious! Perfect for plant-based beginners and seasoned cooks alike, this creamy sauce balances savory and umami-rich flavors, thanks to ingredients like nutritional yeast, soy sauce, and optional turmeric for a golden hue. Made with unsweetened plant-based milk and a quick roux of olive oil and flour, this recipe comes together in just 15 minutes. Whether whisked smooth or blended for extra creaminess, it’s a dream poured over mashed potatoes, roasted veggies, or even nachos. This dairy-free and customizable recipe can double as a gluten-free option by swapping soy sauce with tamari. Say goodbye to complicated cooking and hello to your new favorite vegan gravy or cheese sauce staple!

Nutriscore Rating: 58/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups Unsweetened plant-based milk (soy, almond, or oat)
• 1 cup Nutritional yeast
• 3 tablespoons All-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil or vegan butter
• 2 tablespoons Soy sauce or tamari (for gluten-free)
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Onion powder
• 0.25 teaspoons Turmeric powder (optional, for color)
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a medium saucepan, heat the olive oil or vegan butter over medium heat.

Step 2

Whisk in the all-purpose flour to form a roux and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, until it forms a light golden paste.

Step 3

Slowly pour in the plant-based milk, whisking continuously to prevent lumps and create a smooth base.

Step 4

Add the nutritional yeast, soy sauce or tamari, garlic powder, onion powder, turmeric (if using), salt, and black pepper.

Step 5

Continue to whisk and cook over medium heat until the mixture thickens, about 5-7 minutes.

Step 6

Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. For a thinner consistency, add more plant-based milk in small increments, whisking thoroughly.

Step 7

Optional: Blend the sauce for extra smoothness using an immersion blender or a standard blender if desired.

Step 8

Serve immediately as a gravy for mashed potatoes and roasted vegetables or as a cheese sauce for pasta and nachos.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(112.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	425.6

Total Fat 28.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3080.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 30.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 4.7g	0%
Total Sugars 0.1g
Protein 16.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 20.2mg	0%
Iron 3.3mg	0%
Potassium 505.1mg	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: 57.4%

Protein: 15.2%

Carbs: 27.4%