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    Vegan Mushroom Gravy

    Posted: Oct 16, 2018 ยท Updated: Nov 29, 2021

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    This vegan Mushroom Gravy is thick, creamy, rich and it enhances just about any dish you pour it over, from mashed potatoes to meatballs to a meatless loaf. At your Thanksgiving table, it's sure to become a star. Vegan, nut-free, can be gluten-free. #vegan #thanksgiving #mushrooms #gravy #nutfree HolyCowVegan.net
    This vegan Mushroom Gravy is thick, creamy, rich and it enhances just about any dish you pour it over, from mashed potatoes to meatballs to a meatless loaf. At your Thanksgiving table, it's sure to become a star. Vegan, nut-free, can be gluten-free.
    Creamy, rich vegan Mushroom Gravy poured on a bed of creamy vegan mashed potatoes in a white bowl with spoon and in background is a container with more gravy.

    This Vegan Mushroom Gravy is so delicious and satisfying, I promise you'll become addicted. And you might have to resist an urge to pour it over just about anything and everything. Or to gulp it all down as soon as it's done.

    Photo of vegan mushroom gravy in a glass sauceboat with a white bowl of mashed potatoes in a white bowl with gravy poured over it in background.

    I know because that's exactly what I've done: pour it over everything, that is. I love it with my creamy mashed potatoes or sweet potatoes. I love heating up some veggie meatballs and pouring some of this creamy gravy over it. And, if there's nothing else around, I love eating it by the spoonful.

    The key to making a great-tasting vegan mushroom gravy, in the absence of the pan juices from roasting meat that usually forms the base of a gravy, is to make sure you develop all the flavor you possibly can. The first step is to caramelize your onions to a rich, golden brown. Next, cook your mushrooms with a splash of apple cider vinegar and then soy sauce to develop that umami that gives this vegan gravy its oomph factor. And finally, use a smoky herb like sage or rosemary to build further on all of those delicious flavors.

    Photo of vegan mushroom gravy served over mashed potatoes in a white bowl with a spoon, with a sauce boat of gravy on the side.

    I like straining the sauce when I serve it on a bed of silken mashed potatoes (here's my recipe for the creamiest, dreamiest mashed potatoes), but you leave in the bits of mushrooms and onions if you like, because they're really delicious too. Also, if you want to keep this nut-free, omit the last step of adding a tiny splash of cashew cream at the end. The cashew, I find, makes the gravy even more decadent, but the recipe totally works without it, and the gravy is still rich and creamy.

    If you try this recipe, be sure to leave a comment and a rating below. As always, I look forward to hearing from you!

    Looking for more tasty vegan recipes?

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    • Vegan Meatballs in a Creamy Mushroom Sauce
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    • Creamy Vegan Mashed Potatoes
    • Vegan Meatball Curry
    Photo of vegan mushroom gravy served over mashed potatoes in a white bowl with a spoon, with a sauce boat of gravy on the side.
    This vegan Mushroom Gravy is thick, creamy, rich and it enhances just about any dish you pour it over, from mashed potatoes to meatballs to a meatless loaf. At your Thanksgiving table, it's sure to become a star. Vegan, nut-free, can be gluten-free. #vegan #thanksgiving #mushrooms #gravy #nutfree HolyCowVegan.net

    Vegan Mushroom Gravy

    This vegan Mushroom Gravy is thick, creamy, rich and it enhances just about any dish you pour it over, from mashed potatoes to meatballs to a meatless loaf. At your Thanksgiving table, it's sure to become a star. Vegan, nut-free, can be gluten-free.
    5 from 6 votes
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    Course: Sauce
    Cuisine: American, Vegan
    Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian
    Keyword: Vegan Mushroom Gravy
    Prep Time: 10 mins
    Cook Time: 30 mins
    Total Time: 40 mins
    Servings: 12 servings
    Calories: 47kcal
    Author: Vaishali ยท Holy Cow! Vegan Recipes

    Ingredients 

    • 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
    • 2 shallots (or 1 small red onion, finely minced)
    • 2 cups crimini mushrooms (finely chopped)
    • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
    • ยผ cup all purpose flour (use rice flour to make this gluten-free)
    • 4 cups vegetable stock (use a low sodium or good homemade stock. My recipe is linked in the notes below.)
    • 2 tablespoon soy sauce (or tamari)
    • 1 teaspoon sage (or use rosemary)
    • 1 tablespoon raw cashews
    • Salt and ground black pepper to taste
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    Instructions

    • Make the cashew cream by blitzing the raw cashews with ยผ cup water until very smooth. Set aside.
    • Heat the oil and add the onions or shallots. Season with salt and ground black pepper to taste. Cook, stirring frequently, over medium heat until the onions caramelize and turn golden-brown. 
    • Add the mushrooms with the apple cider vinegar and cook, stirring frequently, until the moisture has evaporated.
    • Add the flour and cook, stirring, 2-3 minutes, until the flour is completely absorbed by the veggies.
    • Add two cups of the stock, whisking as you add it, until you have a smooth sauce. Add the remaining stock, continuing to whisk.
    • Stir, add the soy sauce and sage, and continue to cook for another 15-20 minutes over high heat or until the gravy is reduced by almost half and is thick and creamy. Stir in the cashew cream.
    • Turn off the heat and, at this point, you can strain the sauce for serving. Or, if you'd rather, serve it as is. The bits of mushroom and onion in the gravy are delicious.

    Recipe notes

    • The best homemade vegetable stock recipe.
    • Recipe for creamy vegan mashed potatoes.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 47kcal | Carbohydrates: 4.7g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 3.4g | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 1g | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 0.5mg
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    About Vaishali


    Hi! I am so happy you're here. I'm Vaishali, and I've been sharing recipes for delicious vegan food at Holy Cow Vegan since 2007. Every one of the more than 1,000 recipes on this blog has been tried and tested -- and loved -- by my family and I. I hope you will find something here to share with your loved ones. Thanks for stopping by!
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    Comments

    1. Rita

      December 22, 2019 at 9:49 am

      Could this recipe be made in advance and frozen, or even just refrigerated for a few days?

      Reply
      • Vaishali

        December 22, 2019 at 10:13 am

        Yes you certainly can. Refrigerate for up to three to four days and freeze for longer.

        Reply
    2. Barbie

      December 05, 2018 at 8:25 am

      5 stars
      Wow! Made it for potluck and served over lentil burgers. I used brown rice flour and mushroom stock. Just could not believe how incredible the taste was.

      Reply
    3. Jemima

      November 05, 2018 at 8:37 pm

      5 stars
      This gravy really is so creamy and rich and satisfying. I poured it over some veggie meatballs and it was a dish to die for.

      Reply
    4. Anonymous

      October 27, 2018 at 8:15 pm

      5 stars
      So glad I came upon this gravey! Great idea ??

      Reply
    5. Karen Distefano

      October 16, 2018 at 12:16 pm

      This looks fabulous! Do you know if it could be made without the oil?

      Reply
      • Vaishali

        October 16, 2018 at 12:25 pm

        Hi Karen, yes, you can caramelize the onions and mushrooms with stock. It may take a little longer, but should work. Best!

        Reply

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