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Easy Vegan Gravy

Published: Nov 13, 2020 · Modified: Jan 20, 2024 by Shane Martin · This post may contain affiliate links.

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This Easy Vegan Gravy is so easy to make and ready in 5 minutes. Made with just 4 ingredients, it’s savory, full of flavor, and perfect over mashed potatoes.

Vegan gravy over mashed potatoes.

Few things make me as happy as a huge bowl of mashed potatoes smothered in delicious brown gravy. Or, as we like call it in my house, “awesome sauce.” And, when Fall rolls around carb comas are the norm, not the exception. How about you? Go ahead, you can admit it. This is a safe place.

Well, this Easy Vegan Gravy is just what the doctor ordered. Your mashed potatoes deserve to be covered in this warm blanket of savory goodness.

Best of all, this vegan gravy recipe is not complicated like so many others. You only need 4 ingredients and 5 minutes to throw it together. Which means this gravy is basically ready when you’re ready. And, if you thought it couldn’t get any better, it’s also oil-free, fat-free, and guilt-free. So, what are you waiting for? Let’s get in the kitchen and make some gravy! (after you read this blog post, of course)

Gravy in ladle over bowl.

Ingredients You’ll Need

You need some very basic pantry staple to make this delicious vegan gravy.

  • Low-Sodium Vegetable Broth: you can use water or even unsweetened almond milk, but I prefer the flavor and savoriness of veggie broth.
  • Flour: I prefer organic unbleached flour because the flavor is very neutral. But, you can use whole-wheat or gluten-free flour as well.
  • Copycat Lipton Onion Soup Mix: this is my DIY dry onion soup mix recipe. It’s what originally inspired this recipe. If you’ve never had Lipton Onion Soup Mix gravy you are missing out. Make this ahead soup mix ahead of time and always have some ready to go.
  • Low-Sodium Soy Sauce: for a depth of flavor and reducing the need for salt. However, you can add salt to taste if you prefer.

How To Make Vegan Gravy

This easy vegan gravy is made with a savory blend of herbs using my Lipton Onion Soup Mix Copycat recipe. It’s super easy and quick. Your Thanksgiving dinner will be even more awesome with this delicious recipe.

  1. Add all the ingredients to a small or medium-sized saucepan, whisk, and bring to a boil.
  2. Reduce the heat to medium-high and whisk until the gravy becomes thick.
Bowl of mashed potatoes and gravy.

Recipe Q & A

Can I Make Vegan Gravy Gluten-Free?

Yes! Simply replace the flour with a gluten-free baking flour like Bob's Red Mill Gluten Free 1 to 1 Baking Flour. And, replace the soy sauce with tamari, a wheat-free soy sauce.

Can You Freeze Easy Vegan Gravy?

Yes! Store the gravy in an airtight container in the freezer up to 4 months. Let the frozen gravy thaw in the fridge overnight and reheat it in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Be sure and whisk frequently to prevent lumps. If the gravy is too thick simply add a little water or veggie broth while you are reheating.

How Do I Store Leftovers?

Simply place any leftovers in an airtight container and store in the fridge for 3-5 days.

Mashed potatoes and gravy.

How To Serve Easy Vegan Gravy

This easy vegan gravy is must-have for your Thanksgiving and Christmas table. And, any other holiday table for that matter.

Try it on top of these other vegan recipes:

  • The Best Vegan Mashed Potatoes
  • Holiday Roasted Vegetables
  • The Best Vegan Meatloaf
  • Crunchy Baked Onion Rings

If you make this recipe I want to know. So, please leave a comment below with a star rating. And, be sure and share a picture on Instagram with the hashtag #shaneandsimple. I want to see your work. Enjoy!

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Easy Vegan Gravy

Recipe by Shane Martin

  • Total Time10 minutes
  • Yield8 1x
  • DietVegan

This Easy Vegan Gravy is so easy to make and ready in 5 minutes. Made with just 4 ingredients, it’s savory, full of flavor, and perfect over mashed potatoes.

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Ingredients

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  • 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
  • ¼ cup Copycat Lipton Onion Soup Mix recipe
  • 3 Tbsp organic unbleached flour (you may also use whole wheat or gluten-free flour)
  • 1 Tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  1. Add all ingredients to a small/medium saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce the to medium heat and whisk until the gravy thickens to the desired consistency.
  2. Serve over delicious lentil loaf or mashed potatoes.

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Notes

This gravy stores well in the fridge for up to a week. Add a little water if it’s too thick. Just heat, stir, and serve.

Vegan Gravy can be stored in the freezer for up to 4 months.

To make this recipe gluten-free simply replace the flour with a gluten-free baking flour blend. And, use tamari in place of soy sauce.

Prepare the DIY dry onion soup mix ahead of time so you always have it on hand.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size:
  • Calories: 63
  • Sugar: 0.7 g
  • Sodium: 156.6 mg
  • Fat: 0.2 g
  • Carbohydrates: 9.4 g
  • Fiber: 2.7 g
  • Protein: 5.2 g
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg

  • Prep Time: 5 mins.
  • Cook Time: 5 mins.
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Stove
  • Cuisine: Vegan

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  1. Colleen

    December 07, 2025 at 8:16 am

    I LOVE this gravy! So much flavor, its like a party in my mouth!! Seriously, make this if you haven’t, your non vegan family and friends will be amazed!

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  2. Shellie

    October 12, 2021 at 5:22 pm

    What a delicious recipe. Best vegan gravy I have tried. We had it last night on roasted soy curls and baked potato. Tonight with Kamut. Thanks! 🙂

    Reply
  3. Sharon Dickinson

    October 11, 2021 at 3:42 pm

    Where do i find DYI onion recipe??

    Reply
    • Shane Martin

      October 11, 2021 at 5:24 pm

      Right here 😁
      https://shaneandsimple.com/lipton-onion-soup-mix-recipe/

      Reply
  4. Ann

    August 15, 2021 at 10:08 pm

    This may be a silly question but would almond flour work with this recipe?

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    • Shane Martin

      August 24, 2021 at 4:53 pm

      Ann, almond flour will not work with this recipe. It won’t thicken.

      Reply
  5. Edward

    February 10, 2021 at 9:28 pm

    Hi Shane,

    This may sound like a dumb question:

    Just wondering if you can put the ingredients, once heated, into a blender to smooth out the consitency? Would that work?

    Thanks for all your fantastic recipes.

    Reply
    • Shane Martin

      February 12, 2021 at 10:37 am

      I would blend then heat.

      Reply
  6. Shane Martin

    November 13, 2020 at 1:59 pm

    Savory, comforting, and so easy to make. And, DELICIOUS!

    Reply

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