Quick and Easy Vegetarian Gravy

Elevate your meals with this Quick and Easy Vegetarian Gravy—a simple yet flavorful recipe that's ready in just 15 minutes! Perfect for holiday feasts or weeknight dinners, this rich, velvety gravy is crafted with pantry staples like vegetable broth, soy sauce, and a medley of aromatic seasonings including onion powder, garlic powder, and dried thyme. The smooth roux base, created from unsalted butter and all-purpose flour, delivers a luscious texture that pairs perfectly with mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or your favorite plant-based entrees. With minimal prep time and maximum flavor, this vegetarian gravy is the ultimate meat-free comfort food addition to any meal.

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons Unsalted butter
• 3 tablespoons All-purpose flour
• 2 cups Vegetable broth
• 2 teaspoons Soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon Onion powder
• 0.5 teaspoons Garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoons Dried thyme
• 0.25 teaspoons Salt
• 0.25 teaspoons Ground black pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a medium saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the all-purpose flour to the butter and whisk continuously for 1-2 minutes to create a smooth roux. The mixture should be golden and smell slightly nutty.

Step 3

Gradually pour in the vegetable broth while whisking constantly to prevent lumps from forming.

Step 4

Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and let it cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it begins to thicken.

Step 5

Stir in the soy sauce, onion powder, garlic powder, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to combine.

Step 6

Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, adding more salt or pepper to preference.

Step 7

Let the gravy simmer for another 2-3 minutes until it reaches your desired consistency.

Step 8

Remove from heat and serve warm over your favorite dishes.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	550.2 grams (550.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	588

Total Fat 40.40g	52%
Saturated Fat 21.90g	110%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.40g
Cholesterol 93mg	31%
Sodium 2128mg	93%
Total Carbohydrate 50.40g	18%
Dietary Fiber 7.10g	25%
Total Sugars 7.10g
Protein 12.60g	25%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 99mg	8%
Iron 4mg	22%
Potassium 963mg	20%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 59.1%

Protein: 8.2%

Carbs: 32.7%