Vegetarian Gravy

Indulge in the rich, savory goodness of this effortless vegetarian gravy, a must-have recipe for plant-based comfort food lovers. Crafted with a golden roux of creamy unsalted butter and all-purpose flour, this gravy gains its luscious texture from hearty vegetable broth. Flavored with soy sauce, aromatic onion and garlic powders, fragrant dried thyme, and a hint of smoky paprika, this vegan-friendly delight bursts with umami-rich notes. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s the perfect topping for mashed potatoes, roasted veggies, or stuffing. Whether you’re planning a holiday feast or a cozy dinner, this simple homemade gravy guarantees to elevate any dish.

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 3 cups vegetable broth
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoons dried thyme
• 0.5 teaspoons paprika
• 0.25 teaspoons salt
• 0.25 teaspoons ground black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Heat a medium saucepan over medium heat.

Step 2

Melt the butter in the saucepan, then whisk in the flour to form a smooth paste. This mixture is known as a roux.

Step 3

Cook the roux for 2–3 minutes, stirring constantly, to remove the raw flour taste. It should turn lightly golden in color.

Step 4

Slowly pour in the vegetable broth, one cup at a time, whisking constantly to prevent lumps from forming.

Step 5

Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer while continuing to whisk until it thickens, about 5–7 minutes.

Step 6

Stir in the soy sauce, onion powder, garlic powder, dried thyme, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to combine all the flavors.

Step 7

Taste the gravy and adjust the seasoning as needed, adding more salt or pepper if desired.

Step 8

Remove the gravy from heat and strain through a fine mesh sieve if a smoother consistency is preferred.

Step 9

Serve warm over your favorite dishes, such as mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or stuffing.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(827.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	822.9

Total Fat 54.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 29.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.2g
Cholesterol 124mg	0%
Sodium 3432.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 72.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 10.4g	0%
Total Sugars 10.8g
Protein 19.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 144.0mg	0%
Iron 5.7mg	0%
Potassium 1480.7mg	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: 57.0%

Protein: 9.1%

Carbs: 33.8%