Nutritional Yeast Vegan Gravy
Elevate your plant-based meals with this rich and flavorful Nutritional Yeast Vegan Gravy, a quick and easy recipe that’s ready in just 15 minutes! This savory, umami-packed gravy combines the nuttiness of nutritional yeast, the depth of soy sauce or tamari, and a hint of smoked paprika for a deliciously versatile topping that pairs perfectly with mashed potatoes, stuffing, or roasted veggies. Made with pantry staples like olive oil, flour, and vegetable broth, it’s thickened to perfection and can be customized with optional plant-based milk for extra creaminess. Whether you’re gluten-free or vegan, this comforting gravy is a must-have addition to your holiday table or weeknight dinners.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons All-purpose flour
- 0.25 cup Nutritional yeast
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce or tamari (for gluten-free option)
- 2 cups Vegetable broth
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Onion powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Smoked paprika (optional, for depth of flavor)
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.25 cup Plant-based milk (optional, for creaminess)
Instructions
Heat a medium-sized saucepan over medium heat.
Add the olive oil to the saucepan and allow it to warm for about 30 seconds.
Sprinkle the flour into the saucepan and whisk continuously for 1-2 minutes to form a roux. This step ensures the flour cooks through and removes the raw taste.
Gradually add the vegetable broth while whisking to prevent lumps. Continue whisking until the mixture starts to thicken.
Stir in the nutritional yeast, soy sauce or tamari, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika (if using), salt, and black pepper. Keep whisking to combine everything evenly.
If you prefer a creamier gravy, whisk in the optional plant-based milk at this stage.
Bring the gravy to a gentle simmer and cook for 3-5 minutes, allowing it to thicken to your desired consistency.
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed.
Remove from heat and serve warm over your favorite dishes such as mashed potatoes, stuffing, or roasted vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
548 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 33.0 g | 42% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.3 g | 26% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 4101 mg | 178% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 48.7 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.5 g | 27% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.8 g | ||
| Protein | 15.0 g | 30% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 162 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 4.3 mg | 24% | |
| Potassium | 1113 mg | 24% | |
*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.
