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    Home » Holidays

    10 Minute Vegetarian Gravy

    November 19, 2019 by Emily Cooper 10 Comments

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    How to make a quick and easy homemade vegetarian gravy recipe that takes just 6 ingredients and 10 minutes to make. A must-have for your plant-based holiday or Thanksgiving spread!

    Easy Vegetarian Gravy Recipe with Spoon Pour

    This recipe was originally published in 2019, but has since been updated.

    Alright, whoever is for officially changing the name from "turkey day" to "all the sides day" say I.

    There's no I in turkey, but there is definitely one in sIdes. Meet me by the stuffing and mashed squash.

    What makes this vegetarian gravy delicious and healthy

    • vegetable broth
    • salted butter
    • all-purpose flour
    • soy sauce
    • salt and pepper
    • dried thyme

    How to Make this Vegetarian Gravy

    Start by heating 2 cups of vegetable broth or stock in a microwave-safe bowl for 2 minutes, until warmed through. You can also heat it in a small stockpot set over medium-high heat. If you want your gravy on the thicker side, use 1 ½ cups of broth instead.

    In a separate saucepan set at medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of salted butter. Whisk in 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour, whisking constantly. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally for 2 minutes, until mixture turns a golden color.

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    Whisk in the vegetable broth, whisking constantly. Bring gravy to a boil, then reduce to a simmer, and continue cooking until gravy is thickened. Stir in 1 ½ teaspoons of soy sauce, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon pepper, and ½ teaspoon dried thyme before transferring to a serving dish.

    Pro Tips:

    • Make this gravy ahead, and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat over low in a small saucepan until heated through.
    • If you want a thicker gravy, use 1 ½ cups of vegetable broth instead.
    • Freeze leftovers in a resealable container with a tight-fitting lid for up to 2 months.

    FAQs

    Is this gluten-free?

    As is, this gravy is not gluten-free. You can make a gluten-free version, by swapping the flour for a gluten-free all-purpose flour, and the soy sauce for tamari.

    What if I want it thicker?

    You can start by using ½ cup less broth. If it still isn't thick enough, continue cooking over low heat uncovered until reduced.

    How long does this keep?

    You can make the gravy up to 3 days in advance, and store any leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. You could also alternatively freeze leftovers, and store in the refrigerator for up to 2 months.

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    Money Saving Tips for this Vegetarian Gravy Recipe:

    Buy stock in carton. Save money and waste at the same time by buying stock in the carton rather than in cans. You can also save up your veggie scraps and make your own too!

    Freeze butter. Butter always has a tendency to go on sale during the holidays. Make the most of it by buying an extra package, and sticking it in your freezer to have on hand.

    more Thanksgiving recipes:

    Garlic Parmesan Smashed Brussels Sprouts

    Smoky Tempeh Stuffed Acorn Squash

    Stuffing Drop Biscuits

    Easy Vegetarian Gravy Recipe in Crock

    Pin this to your Thanksgiving or Vegetarian boards!

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    10 Minute Vegetarian Gravy


    ★★★★★

    5 from 2 reviews

    • Author: Emily Cooper, RDN
    • Total Time: 10 minutes
    • Yield: 2 cups 1x
    • Diet: Vegetarian
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    How to make a quick and easy homemade vegetarian gravy recipe that takes just 6 ingredients and 10 minutes to make. A must-have for your plant-based holiday or Thanksgiving spread!


    Ingredients

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    • 2 tablespoons salted butter
    • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
    • 2 cups vegetable broth
    • 1 ½ teaspoons soy sauce
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ¼ teaspoon pepper
    • ½ teaspoon dried thyme

    Instructions

    1. Heat broth in a microwave-safe dish in microwave for 2 minutes. Set aside.
    2. Melt butter in a small saucepan set at medium heat.
    3. Whisk in flour, stirring constantly.
    4. Cook mixture for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
    5. Pour in broth, whisking constantly.
    6. Bring to a boil, and reduce to simmer, stirring frequently until thickened.
    7. Add soy sauce, salt, and pepper, and transfer to serving dish. Top with dried thyme.

    Notes

    • Make this vegan by swapping out butter for plant-based buttery spread.
    • Remove from heat when gravy is just under thickness you like. It will thicken more when it cools.
    • Store leftovers in refrigerator for up to 4 days.
    • Prep Time: 2 min
    • Cook Time: 8 min
    • Category: condiments
    • Method: Stove Top
    • Cuisine: American

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: ¼ cup
    • Calories: 35
    • Sugar: 0.5
    • Sodium: 426
    • Fat: 3
    • Saturated Fat: 2
    • Unsaturated Fat: 1
    • Trans Fat: 0
    • Carbohydrates: 2
    • Fiber: 0
    • Protein: 0
    • Cholesterol: 7.5

    Keywords: thanksgiving, vegetarian, gravy, sauces, holiday

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    1. Becca | Rabbit Food Runner

      November 19, 2018 at 5:48 pm

      I!!! I’m all about the sides- this gravy great!

      Reply
      • Emily Cooper

        November 29, 2018 at 7:00 am

        Wahoo! Thanks Becca!

        Reply
    2. Lisa Luong

      November 20, 2019 at 11:25 am

      What are the nutritional values of this recipe

      Reply
      • Emily Cooper

        December 04, 2019 at 7:21 am

        Just updated the recipe to include them!

        Reply
    3. Joanie McGee

      November 27, 2020 at 11:58 am

      This is an amazing delicious recipe
      My family very much enjoyed this!!!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Emily Cooper

        November 30, 2020 at 2:27 pm

        So happy to hear it Joanie!:D

        Reply
    4. Nancy

      December 14, 2021 at 10:30 am

      This was a great gravy when I had no onions or mushrooms! I made it gf by using arrowroot powder and tamari. Thanks!

      Reply
      • Emily Cooper

        December 15, 2021 at 8:12 am

        Thanks so much for sharing Nancy! <3

        Reply
    5. Monica

      April 05, 2022 at 10:14 pm

      Quick, easy, simple, perfect! Also so easy to tweak with substitutions! I was so happy to find an easy recipe that didn't involve a trip to the store and satisfied the immediate need for GRAVY! works on everything, vegetable pancakes, mashed potatoes, etc

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Emily Cooper

        April 07, 2022 at 8:46 am

        So happy to hear it Monica! Thanks for sharing! 🙂

        Reply

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