Vegan Rich Pork Gravy

Transform your meals with this savory and satisfying Vegan Rich Pork Gravy—a plant-based twist on a classic comfort food! This hearty gravy is made with finely chopped mushrooms for a meaty texture, nutritional yeast for a savory depth, and an aromatic blend of sage, thyme, and paprika to deliver an irresistible pop of flavor. Soy sauce and tomato paste enhance the umami-rich profile, while a cornstarch slurry ensures the perfect creamy consistency. Ready in just 40 minutes, this gravy is the ideal vegan alternative for drizzling over mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, biscuits, or any of your favorite dishes. Perfect for holidays or everyday comfort, this rich and flavorful sauce proves you don’t need meat to create a show-stopping gravy!

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 medium Yellow onion, finely chopped
• 3 cloves Garlic, minced
• 250 grams Button mushrooms, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon Dried sage
• 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 2 tablespoons Nutritional yeast
• 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon Tomato paste
• 500 milliliters Vegan vegetable broth
• 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
• 4 tablespoons Water, cold
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.

Step 2

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

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and sauté for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the chopped mushrooms to the pan and cook for about 5-6 minutes until they release their moisture and start to brown.

Step 5

Sprinkle the sage, thyme, and paprika over the mushroom mixture and stir to coat evenly.

Step 6

Add the nutritional yeast, soy sauce, and tomato paste, stirring until well combined.

Step 7

Pour in the vegetable broth, stirring continuously to incorporate all ingredients.

Step 8

Bring the mixture to a simmer and let it cook for about 10 minutes to blend the flavors.

Step 9

In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with the cold water to create a slurry.

Step 10

Gradually add the cornstarch mixture to the gravy while constantly stirring to avoid lumps.

Step 11

Continue to simmer the gravy for an additional 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens to your desired consistency.

Step 12

Season the gravy with salt and black pepper to taste.

Step 13

Remove from heat and serve hot over your favorite vegan dishes.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1046.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	541.8

Total Fat 29.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3515.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 54.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 10.4g	0%
Total Sugars 14.3g
Protein 20.9g	0%

Vitamin D 17.5IU	0%
Calcium 109.0mg	0%
Iron 5.4mg	0%
Potassium 1870.2mg	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: 46.8%

Protein: 14.7%

Carbs: 38.4%