Easy Vegan Gravy
Make the BEST vegan gravy recipe with just 7 ingredients in 15 minutes – this vegan brown gravy is savory, delicious, & perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and more!
Servings: 6 - 8
Ingredients
- ¼ cup neutral oil
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups water
- 1 tablespoon Better Than Bouillon No-Beef base (or vegetable broth concentrate)
- ½ tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 bay leaf
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, warm the oil.
- Add the flour and whisk constantly to form a roux. Cook for 2–3 minutes until golden and fragrant.
- In a separate measuring cup or bowl, whisk together the water, bouillon base, soy sauce, onion powder, garlic powder, and black pepper.
- Slowly pour the liquid into the roux, whisking constantly to avoid lumps.
- Add the bay leaf and bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Reduce the heat and let the gravy simmer for 5–7 minutes, whisking occasionally, until thickened.
- Remove the bay leaf, taste, and adjust salt and pepper if needed.
- Serve hot over mashed potatoes, stuffing, or your favorite savory dish.
Notes
- For thicker/thinner gravy: Adjust how much liquid you add. If it’s too thin, simmer it longer (or add more thickener in a slurry - to avoid lumps).
- Taste and adjust: Make sure to try it at the end to adjust seasonings.
- To thicken with starch: Rather than creating a roux, combine the starch with a little water to create a slurry, and stir it into the simmering gravy.