Easy Nutritional Yeast Gravy
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This nutritional yeast gravy is perfectly thick and savory without using mushrooms or drippings! It’s ready in 5 minutes using 6 ingredients.
Whether for gravy emergencies during the holiday season or on a casual evening when your meal needs an extra oomph, this vegan gravy recipe is a must-have for your back pocket.
It delivers the same savory goodness of gravy made with drippings and is simple enough to make in minutes.
If you’re deep into the holiday prep and forgot the gravy, grab 6 simple, plant-based ingredients, and you’ll be good to go!
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Let’s complete your holiday feast and pair this healthy gravy recipe with vegan roast and dairy-free mashed potatoes!
Why You’ll Love This Nutritional Yeast Gravy Recipe
- You’ll learn how to make vegan gravy in just 3 steps with 6 simple ingredients! No need to saute onions or roast mushrooms.
- This easy plant based gravy hits the spot with its thick, creamy consistency and rich, savory flavor.
- This versatile nutritional yeast gravy pairs well with various holiday (or casual dinner) dishes. You can even make it in advance for stress-free hosting!
Ingredients And Substitutions
Vegetable broth – Use store-bought for convenience, or make the veggie broth from scratch!
Onion powder – You won’t need to cook aromatics or mushrooms for this easy vegan gravy recipe, so don’t forget your seasonings!
Nutritional yeast – Our secret ingredient that provides savory depth to this meatless gravy.
Soy sauce – Boosts the nutritional yeast gravy’s umami flavor and gives it a nice brown color. Marmite also works for brown gravy!
Dijon mustard – Rounds out the gravy with its sharp flavor.
All-purpose flour – For that crave-worthy thick consistency. You can also use whole wheat flour or oat flour.
Tips For Making This Recipe
Don’t Stop Whisking
Whisk your nutritional yeast gravy continuously to prevent the dry ingredients from catching on the bottom of the pan.
Rescue the Lumpy Gravy
If your vegan gravy is not as smooth as you’d like it to be, transfer it to a blender and blend until lump-free.
Make-Ahead and Leftover Tips
You can make this veggie gravy in advance! Store it in an airtight container and refrigerate for 5 to 7 days. To serve, reheat on the stovetop over medium-low heat.
Vegan Gravy FAQs
Can I leave nutritional yeast out of this meatless gravy recipe?
No. There is no substitute for nutritional yeast in this particular plant based gravy recipe. It’s the main ingredient that gives this gravy the perfect thickness and savory deliciousness.
How to make vegan gravy gluten-free?
Substitute this recipe’s all-purpose flour with brown rice flour or 1:1 gluten-free flour. Also, swap soy sauce for tamari.
How do you add extra flavor to veggie gravy?
Add depth of flavor to your easy nutritional yeast gravy with herbs and seasonings like rosemary, thyme, black pepper, smoked paprika, agave, miso paste, or even some vegan butter!
What does gravy go well with?
Serve this flavorful veggie gravy with other vegan dishes, such as meatless meatballs, vegan fried chicken, and Thanksgiving leftover veggie burgers. You won’t believe how satisfying these meals can be, even without meat.
Can vegan gravy be frozen for later use?
How to make vegan gravy last longer? You can freeze it for 2 to 3 months! Just reheat it on the stove and blend to remove any lumps to revive its consistency after thawing.
More Delicious Vegan Holiday Recipes
- Vegan Green Bean Casserole
- Vegan Stuffing
- Vegan Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars
- Vegan Caramel Apple Pie
- Vegan Eggnog
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Nutritional Yeast Gravy
Ingredients
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 3/4 tsp onion powder
- 3 tbsp nutritional yeast
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients to a saucepan. Stir to combine and bring the mixture to a boil.
- Whisk your vegan gravy over medium-high heat for a couple of minutes until it thickens.
- Remove from heat. Use it immediately or let it cool slightly to thicken up more.
Notes
- Whisk your nutritional yeast gravy continuously to prevent the dry ingredients from catching on the bottom of the pan.
- If your vegan gravy is not as smooth as you’d like it to be, transfer it to a blender and blend until lump-free.
- You can make this veggie gravy in advance! Store it in an airtight container and refrigerate for 5 to 7 days. To serve, reheat on the stovetop over medium-low heat.
