Description
This easy homemade plant-based gravy recipe uses simple pantry staples and natural ingredients to create a rich, savory sauce perfect for enhancing mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, and smoked turkey slices. Ready in under 20 minutes, this versatile gravy can be customized with herbs and spices to suit any flavor preference.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons plant-based butter
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onions
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon natural gelling agent
- 1 tablespoon vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar (natural)
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme or rosemary, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Optional Smoky Ingredients
- 1/4 cup cooked smoked turkey bacon, chopped
- or 1/4 cup smoked turkey slices, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare Your Base: Melt the plant-based butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the finely chopped onions and garlic, sautéing until they are soft and fragrant to build the flavor foundation.
- Create the Roux: Sprinkle the all-purpose flour over the butter and vegetables. Stir constantly and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until the flour slightly browns and has a nutty aroma to eliminate raw flour taste.
- Add Liquids and Seasonings: Gradually pour in the vegetable broth while whisking vigorously to prevent lumps. Mix in the vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural), apple cider vinegar (natural), fresh herbs, and natural gelling agent. Simmer and stir until the gravy thickens to your desired consistency.
- Incorporate Smoky Elements (Optional): If using, add chopped smoked turkey bacon or smoked turkey slices to the gravy now, allowing smoky flavors to blend well.
- Final Taste and Adjustments: Taste the gravy and season with salt and pepper as needed. If the gravy is too thick, whisk in a little more vegetable broth to achieve a smooth, pourable texture.
Notes
- Use cold vegetable broth added gradually to avoid lumps and achieve smooth texture.
- Whisk constantly while adding liquids to keep gravy silky and lump-free.
- Allow the gravy to simmer gently on low heat to prevent curdling or burning.
- Adjust the amount of natural gelling agent for your preferred gravy thickness.
- Add fresh thyme or rosemary towards the end of cooking to maintain their bright flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 3.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: plant-based gravy, homemade gravy, vegetarian gravy, quick gravy, savory sauce
