Vegan Classic Brown Gravy

Transform your holiday table or weeknight dinner with this rich and savory Vegan Classic Brown Gravy, a plant-based twist on the ultimate comfort food. Made with pantry staples like vegan butter, vegetable broth, soy sauce, and nutritional yeast, this recipe offers layers of deep, umami-packed flavor while staying completely dairy-free and meat-free. The velvety texture is achieved by creating a traditional roux, blending perfectly with caramelized onions, garlic, and aromatic herbs like thyme. With just 10 minutes of prep and 20 minutes of cook time, this quick and easy gravy is ready to elevate mashed potatoes, roasted veggies, or your favorite vegan main dishes. Perfect for vegans and omnivores alike, this homemade gravy is sure to become a crowd-pleasing staple at your table!

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons vegan butter
• 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
• 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
• 0.5 teaspoon thyme, dried
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon salt

Directions

Step 1

In a medium saucepan, melt the vegan butter over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the chopped onion, and sauté for about 5-7 minutes until the onion becomes translucent.

Step 3

Add the minced garlic to the pan, and cook for another 30 seconds, stirring constantly to prevent burning.

Step 4

Sprinkle the flour over the onion and garlic mixture, stirring frequently, and cook for 2 minutes to form a roux base.

Step 5

Gradually whisk the vegetable broth into the roux, ensuring there are no lumps and the mixture is smooth.

Step 6

Bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring continuously until the gravy thickens, about 3-5 minutes.

Step 7

Stir in the soy sauce, nutritional yeast, balsamic vinegar, dried thyme, black pepper, and salt.

Step 8

Continue to cook the gravy on low heat for another 3-5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.

Step 9

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt or pepper to suit your preference.

Step 10

Once desired thickness and flavor are achieved, remove from heat and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(721.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	813.1

Total Fat 48.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 28.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.5g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3828.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 71.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 11.0g	0%
Total Sugars 12.7g
Protein 22.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 123.5mg	0%
Iron 5.6mg	0%
Potassium 1395.2mg	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: 53.9%

Protein: 10.9%

Carbs: 35.2%