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This quick and easy Gluten Free Vegan Gravy recipe is ready in under 10 minutes. Pour this smooth, savory brown gravy over mashed potatoes and stuffing!
The best gluten free vegan gravy recipe couldn't be easier to make! It comes together in a matter of minutes with just a handful of ingredients.
While traditional gravy is made from pan drippings, this brown gravy recipe uses vegetable stock instead as the base.
With poultry seasoning, tamari, and nutritional yeast to boost the flavor, this gravy is the next best thing.
This delicious gravy is a great addition to Christmas dinner for those aiming to please a family with various special diets. Serve it with all of your favorite dishes like cauliflower mash, wild rice stuffing, crispy roasted potatoes, or vegan biscuits this holiday season.
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- Ingredients
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- What to Serve With Gravy
- Storage
- FAQ
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Ingredients
You will need these simple ingredients to make vegan gluten-free gravy:
- Vegetable Broth - Infuses flavor into the gravy. If you are watching your sodium intake, use a low-sodium vegetable stock.
- Tamari - Gives an umami flavor to the gravy. You can also use coconut aminos as a soy-free alternative.
- All-Purpose Gluten-Free Flour - Is used to thicken the sauce. You can also use tapioca starch, brown rice flour, arrowroot starch, or cornstarch.
- Nutritional Yeast Flakes - Add to the earthy flavor of the gravy.
- Onion and Garlic Powder - Infuse flavor for the best vegan gravy. Using powdered spices is the easiest option for making gravy in just a few minutes.
- Poultry Seasoning - Rounds out the flavors of this gravy perfectly. You can also make your own spice blend with herbs like sage and thyme.
- Fresh herbs like fresh rosemary would also taste great and give an even fancier feel.
Please see the recipe card at the bottom of this post for the complete list of ingredients with measurements plus recipe instructions.
Directions with Pictures
This easy vegan gravy has minimal ingredients and can be made in less than 10 minutes. Here's a step-by-step guide to making it:
- Add all your ingredients to a medium saucepan over medium heat.
- Whisk until thoroughly combined.
- Whisking constantly, turn the heat to high and bring the gravy mixture to a boil.
- Reduce to a simmer and continue whisking until the gravy mixture has thickened, about 3 to 5 minutes. The gravy should be smooth and pourable at this point.
Notes:
- You can add more flour depending on how thick you like your gravy. The more flour you add, the thicker it will get. Add it in small amounts, about a teaspoon at a time. Continue cooking and whisking for 2 to 3 minutes between each addition.
- If it becomes too thick, just add a little water and continue to stir.
- If you find any lumps, you can use an immersion blender to smooth it out.
What to Serve With Gravy
Pour homemade gravy over these delicious dishes:
- Cauliflower mash, mashed potatoes, or smashed potatoes
- Grilled portobello or portobello shepherd's pie
- Wild rice stuffing or stuffed acorn squash
- Rice and maple Dijon roasted carrots and apples
Storage
Store vegan gravy in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or in the freezer for around 3 months.
The longer it sits, the gravy will thicken more and more. To reheat it, place it back in a saucepan over low to medium heat while continuously whisking. You can also incorporate a bit of extra water if needed.
FAQ
What is a gluten-free substitute for flour in gravy?
This recipe uses gluten-free all purpose flour to thicken the gravy, but a variety of other thickeners like cornstarch, tapioca flour, and even chickpea flour also work!
Is vegan gravy healthy?
Omitting oil and butter from the recipe keeps it low in calories and fat. Indulge in this oil-free gravy and pour it over everything!
More Vegan Holiday Dishes
- Wild Rice Stuffed Acorn Squash
- Portobello Shepherd's Pie (Vegan, Gluten Free)
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📖 Recipe
Gluten Free Vegan Gravy (Quick & Easy Recipe)
This quick and easy Gluten Free Vegan Gravy recipe is ready in under 10 minutes. Pour this smooth, savory brown gravy over mashed potatoes and stuffing!
4.34 from 6 votes
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Prep Time: 1 minute minute
Cook Time: 9 minutes minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Author: Sarah Pilley
Ingredients
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon tamari or coconut aminos for soy free
- 2 ½ tablespoons all-purpose gluten free flour or tapioca starch
- 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon poultry seasoning or sage, thyme, oregano
Instructions
Add all ingredients to a medium saucepan over medium heat.
Whisk until thoroughly combined.
Whisking constantly, turn the heat to high and bring the gravy mixture to a boil.
Reduce to a simmer and continue whisking until the gravy mixture has thickened, about 3 to 5 minutes. The gravy should be smooth and pourable at this point.
Notes
See more expert tips, pictures, and variations above for making the best gluten free vegan gravy!
Yield: About 1 ¼ cups
Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
Cooking Notes:
- You can add more flour depending on how thick you like your gravy. The more flour you add, the thicker it will get, so add it in small amounts, about a teaspoon at a time. Continue cooking and whisking for 2 to 3 minutes between each addition.
- If it becomes too thick, just add a little water and continue to stir.
- If you find any lumps, you can use an immersion blender to smooth it out.
Storage: Store vegan gravy in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or in the freezer for around 3 months.
Reheating: The longer it sits, the more gravy will thicken. To reheat it, place it back in a saucepan over low to medium heat while continuously whisking. You can also incorporate a bit of extra water if needed.
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Nutrition
Calories: 16kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.004g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 58mg | Potassium: 40mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 3IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 0.2mg
This recipe has been updated with additional pictures and tips. It was adapted from Maggie's recipe that was posted on November 1, 2020.
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Glen Frachiseur
Hi Maggie,
My wife and I are caretaking a remote fishing lodge in SW Alaska for eight months, and have a limited variety of foods and spices. Everything had to be flown in. Fortunately we had all of the ingredients to make your gravy. Just wanted to let you know that it is really, really good! We very much enjoy it and want to say thank you for sharing.Glen and Laura
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Maggie
Hi Glen! I am so glad you enjoyed this and that you were able to find the ingredients. Thank you for stopping by and leaving a comment!
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Sandra
Very good. I only used 1 teaspoon of San-J tamari because I thought that a tablespoon might give it more of an Oriental flavor than I wanted for serving over Southern Cornbread Dressing. I used Bob's Red Mill 1-to-1 flour. For spices, used 1/8 teaspoon of ground (powdered) sage (because I had it). But if using rubbed sage, I would use 1/4 teaspoon. I also added 1/8 teaspoon of Mrs. Dash Table Blend (a little more would have been okay). For my broth, I used 1 cube of Edward & Sons Not Chick'n bouillon in 2 cups water. I will be making this often.
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