How is vegan gravy different from regular gravy?

Vegan gravy skips the meat drippings and uses vegetable broth, olive oil, and flour for thickness. It’s lighter but still rich and flavorful.

What is the 3 2 1 rule for gravy?

The 3-2-1 rule means three parts liquid, two parts fat, and one part flour—this balance keeps gravy smooth and perfectly thickened.

What makes gravy not vegetarian?

Traditional gravies often use animal fat, drippings, or meat broth, which makes them non-vegetarian.

A vegan gravy uses vegetable broth, plant-based fat like olive oil, and no animal ingredients. It’s entirely plant-based and dairy-free.

Vegan Gravy Recipe – Quick, Creamy & Delicious Comfort

Name: Easy Vegan Gravy (Gluten-Free, 5 Minutes!)
Prep time: 2 min
Cook time: 4 min
Total time: 6 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup vegetable broth; 1 cup water; ¼ cup gluten-free all-purpose flour or fine oat flour; 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast; 1 teaspoon dried thyme (not powdered); ¼ cup olive oil; ½ teaspoon fine sea salt (adjust to taste); ¼ teaspoon black pepper (or more to taste)

Description

Creamy vegan gravy ready in 5 minutes with pantry staples. Savory, umami rich, and gluten free. Perfect for mashed potatoes, fries, lentil loaf, or tofurky.

Ingredients

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1 cup vegetable broth

1 cup water

¼ cup gluten-free all-purpose flour or fine oat flour

2 tablespoons nutritional yeast

1 teaspoon dried thyme (not powdered)

¼ cup olive oil

½ teaspoon fine sea salt (adjust to taste)

¼ teaspoon black pepper (or more to taste)

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Instructions

1. Warm the broth and water together until no longer cold.

2. In a saucepan, whisk flour, nutritional yeast, and thyme.

3. Place over medium-low heat and gradually whisk in the olive oil until smooth.

4. Cook for about 30 seconds until glossy and warm.

5. Add salt and pepper.

6. Slowly pour in the broth-water mixture while whisking.

7. Continue stirring until smooth and thickened, about 2–3 minutes.

8. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.

Notes

For best results, use dried thyme leaves rather than powdered. If using powdered thyme, reduce to ¼ teaspoon.

If the gravy becomes too thick, thin with a bit of broth.

If over-seasoned, mix a small amount of flour and water separately, then add to the gravy and cook to balance flavor.

Skin may form when cooled—whisk to restore smoothness.

Yields about 2 cups. Prep time: 2 minutes. Cook time: 4 minutes. Total time: 6 minutes.

Gravy keeps up to 5 days refrigerated in a sealed container.

Freezer-friendly; thaw before reheating. Reheat over low heat, adding liquid if needed.

Use any of these flours: gluten-free blend, oat, rice (white or brown), or regular all-purpose if gluten isn’t an issue.

Flavor is savory and umami-rich with a creamy, smooth texture.

Best served hot over mashed potatoes, fries, lentil loaf, or tofurky.

No chopping required; ready in 5 minutes with pantry staples.

Prep Time: 2 minutes
Cook Time: 4 minutes
Category: Thanksgiving
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: ¼ cup
Calories: 80
Fat: 7g
Carbohydrates: 3g
Protein: 1g
Cholesterol: 0mg