Servings: 6-8
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10-15 minutes
Ingredients:
- 3 tbsp olive oil or vegan butter
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour for a GF version)
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
- 1 tbsp nutritional yeast (for a savory, “cheesy” depth)
- 1 tsp fresh thyme (or 1/2 tsp dried thyme)
- 1/2 tsp fresh rosemary, chopped (or 1/4 tsp dried rosemary)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Sauté the Aromatics: In a medium saucepan, heat the olive oil or vegan butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until it becomes translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Add the minced garlic and sauté for another minute until fragrant.
- Make the Roux: Sprinkle in the flour, stirring constantly for about 1-2 minutes, until the flour is lightly browned. This helps remove the raw flour taste and creates a thick base for the gravy.
- Add the Broth and Seasonings: Gradually whisk in the vegetable broth to avoid lumps. Stir in the soy sauce, nutritional yeast, thyme, and rosemary. Continue to whisk until the mixture is smooth and begins to thicken.
- Simmer and Season: Reduce the heat and let the gravy simmer for 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it reaches your desired consistency. If it gets too thick, you can add a little extra vegetable broth. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
- Serve: Remove from heat and serve the gravy warm over mashed potatoes, roasted veggies, biscuits, or your favorite dish.
This vegan gravy can be refrigerated for up to 5 days or frozen for longer storage. Just reheat and whisk until smooth again. This savory sauce is versatile, simple, and guaranteed to bring cozy vibes to any meal!
