Dairy-Free Classic Onion Gravy
Rich, savory, and completely dairy-free, this Classic Onion Gravy is the ultimate comfort-food companion. Caramelized yellow onions form the heart of this velvety gravy, imparting a natural sweetness balanced perfectly with aromatic garlic, fresh thyme, and a subtle umami boost from soy sauce. The recipe swaps heavy cream and butter for pantry-friendly olive oil and vegetable broth, creating a luscious sauce that's both vegan-friendly and gluten-free adaptable. With just 10 minutes of prep and a quick 20-minute cook time, this homemade gravy is an easy, flavorful addition to mashed potatoes, roasted veggies, or your favorite plant-based main dishes. Perfect for cozy weeknight meals or special holiday feasts, this dairy-free onion gravy proves that comfort food can be both wholesome and delicious.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 large yellow onions
- 2 medium garlic cloves
- 3 cups vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 0.25 cup water
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- to taste salt
Instructions
Peel and thinly slice the onions. Peel and mince the garlic cloves.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
Add the sliced onions to the skillet and sauté for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onions are soft and golden brown.
Add the minced garlic to the onions and cook for another 1-2 minutes until the garlic is fragrant.
Pour in the vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a simmer.
In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water until smooth to create a slurry.
Slowly add the cornstarch slurry to the simmering broth while stirring constantly to prevent clumping. Continue to simmer until the gravy thickens, about 5 minutes.
Stir in the soy sauce, fresh thyme leaves, and black pepper.
Taste and adjust seasoning with salt if necessary.
Remove from heat and let the gravy sit for a minute to thicken further before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
733 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 34.5 g | 44% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.7 g | 29% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 5206 mg | 226% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 91.6 g | 33% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.5 g | 52% | |
| Total Sugars | 23.4 g | ||
| Protein | 19.4 g | 39% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 194 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 4.9 mg | 27% | |
| Potassium | 1861 mg | 40% | |
*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.
