Best Vegan Gravy Recipes

VEGAN "TOFURKEY" WITH MUSHROOM STUFFING AND GRAVY

Steps:

• For the tofurkey:
• Preheat oven to 425°F. Grease oval pan with oil, then place a 12" strip of parchment lengthwise down center of pan, leaving a 1" overhang.
• Arrange bread and pecans in a single layer on a rimmed baking tray and bake until bread is light golden brown and dry, about 8 minutes.
• Heat 2 Tbsp. oil in a large skillet over medium. Cook onion, garlic, and thyme, stirring, until onion is translucent, about 3 minutes. Add mushrooms and cook until just beginning to brown, about 5 minutes. Add celery and cook, stirring often, until mushrooms are cooked through, about 3 minutes more. Transfer mixture to a large bowl; remove thyme sprigs. Add bread and pecans, toss to combine, and set aside.
• Pour stock and wine into hot skillet and heat over medium-high, scraping up browned bits with a spoon; season with 1 tsp. salt and 1/2 tsp. black pepper. Cook, stirring, until just combined, about 1 minute. Pour over bread mixture, then toss to combine.
• Whisk soy sauce, maple syrup, paprika, cayenne, 2 Tbsp. oil, and 1/2 tsp. salt in a medium bowl.
• Break tofu into large chunks. Working in batches, break up tofu with your hands and press down into a towel-lined colander to drain as much water as possible. Bring ends of towel together, gathering tofu into the middle, and squeeze towel into a ball to expel as much water as possible. Transfer tofu to a food processor. Add miso, cornstarch, garlic powder, and remaining 2 tsp. salt and 1/2 tsp. black pepper. Blend until smooth, about 30 seconds.
• Using an oiled spatula, line bottom and interior sides of prepared pan with two-thirds of the tofu mixture, pressing firmly to create compact 3/4"-high walls. Spoon mushroom mixture into the center and press down firmly. Cover with remaining tofu mixture; smooth surface. (If you have leftover stuffing, bake remaining stuffing in a covered dish separately and serve as a side dish.) Using a pastry brush, brush top generously with soy-maple glaze.
• Transfer pan to a rimmed baking sheet and bake tofurkey, brushing top with glaze halfway through, until loaf is set and lightly browned, about 30 minutes. Line another rimmed baking sheet with parchment and place over oval pan. Quickly but carefully invert pan to turn out tofurkey onto sheet, using parchment to gently remove from pan. Brush loaf all over with remaining glaze.
• Heat broiler and broil until a light brown crust forms, 6-7 minutes. Cool at least 10 minutes. Top with parsley and serve with gravy alongside.
• For the gravy:
• Heat 1 Tbsp. oil in a medium saucepan over medium-low until beginning to brown and smells fragrant, about 30 seconds. Cook mushrooms, shallot, garlic, thyme, and bay leaves, stirring occasionally, until mushrooms are tender and beginning to brown, about 5 minutes. Add stock, bring to a simmer, and cook, stirring occasionally, until reduced by half, about 30 minutes.
• Strain mushroom mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a large bowl; wipe out pot. Cook flour and remaining 2 Tbsp. oil in pot over medium heat, stirring constantly, until browned and thickened, 5-7 minutes.
• Add wine, stir to combine, and cook 30 seconds. Whisk in mushroom broth, parsley, 1 1/2 tsp. salt, and 1/4 tsp. pepper and bring to a simmer over medium-low heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly reduced and thickened, about 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
• Do Ahead
• Stuffing can be made 1 day ahead; wrap tightly in plastic and chill. Gravy can be made 3 days ahead; transfer to an airtight container and chill. Heat in a small pot over medium, whisking constantly and adding warm water or stock 1 Tbsp. at a time if needed, until smooth, about 5 minutes.

VEGAN MUSHROOM GRAVY

Steps:

• Heat oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and saute until soft, about 8 minutes. Add flour and stir until mushrooms are evenly coated. Slowly pour in vegetable broth, stirring continuously, until flour has completely dissolved and is mixed into the broth. Add salt, pepper, garlic powder, and thyme; stir to combine.
• Bring gravy to a boil. Reduce heat to low, stir occasionally, and simmer until thickened, about 5 minutes.

VEGAN MUSHROOM MAKE-AHEAD GRAVY

Steps:

• In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion and mushrooms; cook, stirring, until well browned, 8 to 10 minutes.
• Sprinkle in flour and cook, stirring, until golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Slowly whisk in vegetable stock, a little at a time, until a smooth sauce forms. Simmer 2 to 3 minutes until thickened. Season with soy sauce, salt and pepper. Serve as is, or pass it through a fine mesh strainer.

VEGAN MUSHROOM GRAVY

Steps:

• Put the dried mushrooms in a heatproof bowl and pour over 300ml boiling water from the kettle. Leave to soak.
• Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large frying pan over a low-medium heat, and cook the onion for 10 mins until starting to turn golden. Tip in the chestnut mushrooms, add some seasoning, and cook for another 8-10 mins until softened.
• Stir in the miso paste and flour, turn up the heat and cook for a further 1-2 mins. Tip in the rehydrated mushrooms and most of their soaking liquid - leave the last few drops in the bowl, as it may contain grit. Stir well, add the stock and bring to a simmer.
• Gently simmer for 10-15 mins, until thick enough to coat the back of a spoon. Check for seasoning. If you prefer a thicker gravy, blitz with a hand blender until smooth. If you prefer a thinner gravy, strain and discard the onions and mushrooms before serving. Will keep frozen for up to three months.

VEGAN GRAVY

Steps:

• Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Whisk flour, vegetable broth, and tamari into hot oil; cook and stir until there are no lumps and the mixture becomes paste-like, about 5 minutes. Pour soy milk into the skillet; cook and stir until the mixture thickens, about 5 minutes more. Add yeast and black pepper; stir.

SWEDISH "MEAT" BALLS WITH GRAVY (VEGAN)

Steps:

• In a medium bowl combine the breadcrumbs with the soy or rice milk. Set aside. Heat up the vegetable broth in a pyrex measuring cup and then add in the dry TVP. Mix together well and let the TVP absorb for a few minutes. While that sits, dice up your onion.
• Mix together the breadcrumb mixture with the TVP, about 2 tbsp of the onion. the parlsey flakes, garlic powder, nutmeg, salt and pepper. Adjust the salt to taste as it will really depend on how seasoned your veggie broth is. You want the mixture to hold together when formed into a ball in your hand - you may need to add a little extra broth, maybe a few tablespoons. I find pushing down with the spoon as you mix helps to combine everything. Form into balls, 1 1/2 inches in diameter (should yield 12).
• Heat up the oil in a saute pan, add in the "meat" balls and brown on all sides as best you can. When complete, place them into a casserole dish and set aside.
• Put your oven on to 350 degrees.
• Clean out your saute pan of any bits and then return to medium heat. Saute the rest of the onion and the mushrooms for about 5 minutes until the onions are translucent.
• In a bowl whisk together 1/3 cup soy creamer (or more if you choose) with the corn starch. Mix in 1 1/2 cups veggie broth, or less if you're using more creamer, along with the nutritional yeast and a pinch of nutmeg.
• Pour the broth mixture into the pan with mushrooms & onions, bring up to a gentle boil, stirring well to get a smooth sauce. Turn heat down and let it simmer for just a few minutes. Add in some braggs for flavour or colour if you choose.
• Pour the gravy over the meatballs and bake in the oven for about 20 minutes until bubbly. Serve over noodles or mashed potatoes.

VEGAN BROWN GRAVY

Steps:

• Whisk together flour, oil, and garlic powder in a small pot over medium heat. Mix in vegetable broth, soy sauce, yeast, onion powder, and pepper. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium-low and let simmer, whisking constantly to avoid clumps, until fully thickened, 15 to 20 minutes.

BROWN GRAVY (VEGAN/VEGETARIAN)

Steps:

• Heat the margarine in a large skillet over medium heat.
• Sauté the onion for a couple of minutes, or until transparent.
• Add the flour and garlic salt and sauté this mixture for about five to ten more minutes.
• Add in the vegetable broth and cornstarch, making sure to stir well to prevent lumps.
• Bring this to a boil and once you have done this you want to reduce to a simmer and continue cooking, stirring frequently.
• Add in the nutritional yeast and soy sauce and reduce the heat even further, cooking for just a few more minutes.

VEGAN GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE WITH CREAMY ONION GRAVY

Steps:

• Grease casserole then combine half of the french fried onions with all of the ingredients and stir well.
• Bake at 350F for 15-20 minutes or until bubbly.
• Sprinkle the remaining french fried onions over the top of the casserole and bake an additional 5 minutes or until onions are crisp and golden brown.
• Creamy Onion Gravy:.
• Saute onions in canola oil until lightly browned, about 5 minutes.
• Add garlic and saute an additional 2 minutes.
• Add 5 Cups of the vegetable stock, tamari, sage, thyme, salt, and pepper, and simmer for 7 minutes or until onions are tender.
• In a bowl, whisk together remaining 3 Cups vegetable stock and the browned flour.
• Remove saucepan with simmering broth from the heat.
• Quickly whisk flour mixture into the broth to avoid lumps. [And if you have lumps that is why they invented Gravy strainers or pop it into the blender and pulse once].
• Return to heat, whisking constantly, and cook until thickened.
• Whisk in parsley. Taste and add more salt and pepper if needed.
• Yield: 6 1/2 cups.
• brown flour: put flour in pan over low heat and stir until it becomes a golden brown.
• Set aside to cool.
• Make ahead and store for months.
• Use the left over gravy for something like the herb roast or Ricker's Tofu roast.

CASHEW GRAVY (VEGETARIAN/VEGAN)

Steps:

• Saute onion in oil until soft and slightly brown. (you can also let onions cook longer and get browner for an even richer flavor).
• (If you are using raw cashews, add them at this step and let them cook for several minutes to "toast" them).
• Add garlic and cook another minute longer to slightly brown the garlic.
• Add flour and stir it around over the heat for a minute.
• Add 1-2 cups of water a half cup at a time and stir to blend in the flour and thicken. Add more water as it becomes thick.
• (if you are using roasted cashews add them here).
• Add more water (another 1-2 cups) so that the broth is soup like and the cashews are completely in the water.
• Add soy sauce, pepper and salt (if desired) or any additional desired flavorings.
• Cook until cashews are soft and flavors have melded. I always let this simmer away for about 30 minutes and add more water and soy or spices as needed, but remember that the flavor will change when cashews are blended. When done cooking, you'll want it to be a thin gravy consistency. The cashews will thicken it up when you blend it.
• Turn off the heat and let it sit for a few minutes to cool down.
• Puree in a blender or food processor in batches. You may need to add more water while blending to get the right consistency. Taste and adjust any seasoning.
• Can be refridgerated for several days. Freeze any leftovers in small batches to enjoy at a later date.

VEGAN GARAM MASALA BROWN GRAVY

Steps:

• Place a medium saucepan over medium heat. When hot, add olive oil. When the oil is hot, add the onion. Saute until just beginning to get translucent but not browned, 4-5 minutes.
• Add ginger, garlic, garam masala, and 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt. Cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute.
• Add the flour. Cook, stirring frequently, for 3 minutes.
• Slowly pour in the vegetable broth, stirring constantly while pouring. Bring to a boil. Cook, stirring frequently, until thickened, about 5 minutes.
• Taste and add additional salt if desired. Serve. Can also be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 2 months. To reheat, place in saucepan over low heat and cover. Stir occasionally until warm and serve.

SAVORY CASHEW GRAVY (VEGAN)

Steps:

• Blend the ingredients together in a blender or food processor until smooth.
• Cook on medium heat on the stovetop, stirring constantly. Add some arrowroot and/or extra nutritional yeast if it needs thickening.

EASY VEGAN GRAVY

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir in flour, nutritional yeast, onion powder, and garlic powder with a fork to make a smooth paste. Cook and stir paste for 1 minute. Add 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons water and 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons almond milk gradually, stirring gravy continuously with the fork to prevent lumps.
• Season gravy with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, stirring constantly, until thickened, 3 to 5 minutes.

VEGAN HERB GRAVY

Steps:

• Combine water, olive oil, chives, thyme, rosemary, basil, parsley, oregano, tomato paste, cornstarch, vegetable base, garlic, salt, and pepper in a blender. Blend until smooth.
• Pour mixture into a saucepan and bring to a rapid boil for 1 minute.

REALLY EASY VEGAN GRAVY OR CHEESE SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat up the broth.
• Take a little of the hot liquid and put in bowl.
• Whisk in cornstarch, set aside.
• Pour nutritional yeast and spices into hot liquid, stirring until dissolved.
• Add cornstarch mixture and cook until as thick as you desire. This only takes a few minutes.
• Add salt and pepper to taste.
• Tis is great over baked potatoes, vegetables, rice, noodles. Enjoy!

VEGAN BROWN SAUCE (GRAVY)

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, heat olive oil at medium intensity and cook onion until it's transparent, about 3-4 minutes.
• Add bay leaf and cook 1 extra minute.
• Combien all ingredients, cornstartch at last, in saucepan and mix using a whisk.
• Bring to a boil stirring constantly.
• Lower heat and allow to simmer for 5-10 minutes.
• Remove from heat and filter sauce through a sieve.
• Serve immediately.

NEXT LEVEL VEGAN WELLINGTON WITH GRAVY

Steps:

• Tip the dried mushrooms into a heatproof bowl and cover with boiling water from the kettle. Leave to soak for 15-20 mins, then strain over a jug, pressing the mushrooms against the sieve with a wooden spoon to squeeze out all the liquid - you'll need 500ml liquid, so top up with water if needed. Chop the mushrooms.
• Heat the oil in a shallow pan over a medium heat, and cook the onions for 7 mins until starting to turn golden. Add the garlic and cook for 1 min more, then the chopped mushrooms. Reduce the heat to low and cook for another 3 mins. Stir in half the tomato purée and the flour, and cook for 2 mins until a sticky paste forms. Pour in the wine and bubble for 2 mins until you have a gloopy paste, then the mushroom soaking liquid. Stir in 2 tbsp bouillon powder, half the yeast extract and half the soy sauce. Season, stir well and bring to the boil, then simmer for 10 mins. You should have a deeply flavoured gravy. Strain into a jug and set aside.
• Tip the strained mushroom and onion mixture into a blender along with the paprika, black beans and the liquid from the can, the remaining tomato purée, 1 tbsp bouillon powder, the rest of the soy sauce and yeast extract and 100ml water. Blitz to a paste and set aside. Put the wheat gluten in a bowl and season well, then mix in the thyme leaves and onion granules. Tip the veg paste into the wheat gluten mixture, and bring everything together using your hands. Knead for 8-10 mins until rubbery, then shape into a 8 x 20cm sausage. Season. Wrap in an oiled sheet of foil and rest for 10 mins. Heat the oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4.
• Put the wrapped sausage in a deep roasting tin. Dissolve the remaining bouillon powder in 500ml water, and pour into the tin around the sausage. Cover the tin with foil and roast for 30 mins, then flip the sausage over and roast for 30 mins more. Remove from the oven and leave, covered in the tin, until completely cooled. Will keep chilled for up to two days.
• Cut off a quarter of the pastry and set aside. Roll the rest out into a rectangle large enough to wrap the sausage. Remove the sausage from the foil and brush all over with the cranberry sauce, then place it along one of the long edges of the pastry rectangle. Fold the shorter edges over the ends of the sausage, then roll the pastry up to enclose it. Put, seam-side down, on a baking tray lined with baking parchment. Roll out the reserved pastry until large enough to cover the top of the wellington. Stamp out circles using a small round cutter and drape over the wellington, tucking it under at the edges. Brush the wellington all over with some almond milk. Chill for at least 30 mins, or up to 24 hrs.
• Heat the oven to 190C/170C fan/gas 6. Brush the wellington with more milk and sprinkle with thyme and sea salt. Bake for 1 hr-1 hr 10 mins until golden and puffed up. Rest for 10 mins. Meanwhile, warm the gravy over a low heat. Carve the wellington into chunky slices. Serve with gravy and cranberry sauce.

VEGAN MUSHROOM GRAVY

Steps:

• Set a 12-inch skillet over medium-low heat. Add olive oil and vegan butter. When the butter has melted, add the shallot, mushrooms, 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper. Saute shallot and mushroom, stirring occasionally, until tender and the moisture has cooked off, 10-15 minutes.
• Add sherry and cook, stirring, until the liquid has cooked off, about 1 minute.
• Add flour. Cook, stirring frequently, for three minutes.
• Slowly pour in the vegetable broth while stirring. Add the thyme and soy sauce or Tamari. Bring to a low boil and let cook until thickened, 3-4 minutes. The gravy might seem a little thin at first, but it will thicken up as it sits and cools. If your gravy seems too thick, you can stir in a bit of broth.
• Taste and add more salt and pepper if you like.
• Serve immediately or let cool and refrigerate or freeze until it's time to serve. Gravy can be warmed over low heat on the stovetop. You may wish to add a bit of broth when reheating to thin it out.

VEGAN GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE W/CREAMY ONION GRAVY

Steps:

• Grease casserole then combine half of the french fried onions with all of the ingredients and stir well. Bake at 350F for 15-20 minutes or until bubbly. Sprinkle the remaining french fried onions over the top of the casserole and bake an additional 5 minutes or until onions are crisp and golden brown. Creamy Onion Gravy:. Saute onions in canola oil until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and saute an additional 2 minutes. Add 5 Cups of the vegetable stock, tamari, sage, thyme, salt, and pepper, and simmer for 7 minutes or until onions are tender. In a bowl, whisk together remaining 3 Cups vegetable stock and the browned flour. Remove saucepan with simmering broth from the heat. Quickly whisk flour mixture into the broth to avoid lumps. [And if you have lumps that is why they invented Gravy strainers or pop it into the blender and pulse once]. Return to heat, whisking constantly, and cook until thickened. Whisk in parsley. Taste and add more salt and pepper if needed. Yield: 6 1/2 cups. brown flour: put flour in pan over low heat and stir until it becomes a golden brown. Set aside to cool. Make ahead and store for months

MMMMM...MUSHROOM GRAVY (VEGAN)

Steps:

• Over medium-high heat saute the mushrooms in the margarine until soft.
• Add the flour, nutritional yeast, pepper and tamari/braggs. Stir constantly until thickened.
• Leave as is, or use an immersion blender to make it smooth (or a blender blender of course).