Alex's Vegan Mushroom Gravy

Transform your comfort food favorites with Alex's Vegan Mushroom Gravy, a savory, plant-based delight that's as rich in flavor as it is easy to prepare. This silky gravy features finely chopped cremini or button mushrooms, sautéed with aromatic onions, garlic, and fragrant dried herbs like thyme and rosemary, creating a robust, umami-packed base. Enhanced with savory soy sauce, nutritional yeast, and a touch of black pepper, this recipe delivers a creamy, satisfying texture thanks to a simple roux of all-purpose flour and vegetable broth. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s perfect for drizzling over mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or holiday feasts. Plus, it can easily be made gluten-free by swapping soy sauce for tamari. Serve it warm and garnish with fresh parsley for an elegant finishing touch that’s sure to impress.

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 medium Yellow onion, finely chopped
• 3 cloves Garlic, minced
• 2 cups Cremini or button mushrooms, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon Dried rosemary
• 2 tablespoons All-purpose flour
• 2.5 cups Vegetable broth
• 1 tablespoon Soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
• 1 tablespoon Nutritional yeast
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 1 tablespoon Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish, optional)

Directions

Step 1

In a medium saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the finely chopped onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened and translucent.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds, being careful not to burn it.

Step 4

Add the finely chopped mushrooms to the pan. Cook for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms release their liquid and reduce in size.

Step 5

Sprinkle the dried thyme and rosemary over the mushrooms and stir to combine.

Step 6

Add the all-purpose flour to the pan and stir well to evenly coat the mushroom mixture. Cook for 1-2 minutes to remove the raw flour taste.

Step 7

Slowly pour in the vegetable broth, whisking constantly to avoid lumps. Increase the heat slightly and bring the mixture to a simmer.

Step 8

Stir in the soy sauce, nutritional yeast, black pepper, and salt. Allow the gravy to simmer for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens to your desired consistency.

Step 9

Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. If the gravy becomes too thick, add a splash of vegetable broth to loosen it.

Step 10

Remove from heat and garnish with chopped fresh parsley, if desired.

Step 11

Serve warm over mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or any dish of your choice.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(934.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	658.5

Total Fat 34.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 5.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.4g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3009.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 71.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 13.0g	0%
Total Sugars 16.8g
Protein 24.0g	0%

Vitamin D 11.2IU	0%
Calcium 146.2mg	0%
Iron 6.4mg	0%
Potassium 2004.6mg	0%

*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: 44.6%

Protein: 14.0%

Carbs: 41.4%