Brown Gravy Vegan Vegetarian Recipe

Elevate your Thanksgiving or any weeknight meal with this incredibly flavorful vegan brown gravy! Perfect for vegan meatloaf, mashed potatoes, or even tofu steaks, this recipe features earthy portabella mushrooms for an umami boost. Quick, easy, and surprisingly decadent, this gravy is guaranteed to impress even the most dedicated meat-eaters. Get ready for a gravy so good, you'll want to pour it on everything!

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Calories 383.1 kcal
Protein 22g
Rating 4.5 (2 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Brown Gravy Vegan Vegetarian

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How to Make Brown Gravy Vegan Vegetarian

  1. Melt 2 tablespoons of margarine in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Sauté 1 medium onion, chopped, for 2-3 minutes, until softened and translucent.
  3. Whisk in 1/4 cup all-purpose flour and 1 teaspoon garlic salt. Cook, stirring constantly, for 5-7 minutes, until lightly browned.
  4. Gradually whisk in 2 cups vegetable broth, ensuring no lumps form. Stir in 1 tablespoon cornstarch.
  5. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer. Cook, stirring frequently, for 2-3 minutes, until the gravy has thickened.
  6. Reduce heat to low. Stir in 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast and 1 tablespoon soy sauce. Simmer for 1-2 minutes more to meld flavors.
  7. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Serve hot over your favorite vegan dishes.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

95 g

Sugar

21g

Fat

20g

Carbs

11g