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October 31, 2018 By Joy Shull 23 Comments

The Best Vegetarian Gravy

The best vegetarian gravy recipe with fresh mushrooms, garlic, and onion.

So packed full of flavor and simple to make.

You don’t have to be a vegetarian to enjoy this delicious mushroom gravy recipe!

It is one of the best vegetarian thanksgiving recipes.

How to make vegetarian gravy - this is the BEST gravy I have ever had, with or without meat! Seriously incredible and everyone will be wanting some at Thanksgiving! #gravy #vegetarian #mushroomgravy #vegan #vegetarianthanksgiving
 
Several years ago, I created the most delicious gravy recipe that I have ever tasted.

 

 
This gravy is: full of flavor, not too runny or thick, and guaranteed to please any meat eater or vegetarian alike.

 

 
Whether you’re vegetarian or not, this gravy is a great addition to your Thanksgiving table!

 

 
I have served this recipe to many meat eaters over the years and haven’t had one not like it yet.

 

 
Trust me when I say this vegetarian gravy will be a hit on your Thanksgiving table!

 

 
This gravy is a tradition every year in our home.

 

 
How to make vegetarian gravy - this is the BEST gravy I have ever had, with or without meat! Seriously incredible and everyone will be wanting some at Thanksgiving! #gravy #vegetarian #mushroomgravy #vegan #vegetarianthanksgiving
 

How to make vegetarian gravy:

First, add the butter to a sauce pan and melt over medium heat.

If you want to make this gravy dairy free, simply use a vegan butter such as Earth Balance (my favorite).

Add in the baby bella mushrooms, minced garlic and diced onion.

How to make vegetarian gravy - this is the BEST gravy I have ever had, with or without meat! Seriously incredible and everyone will be wanting some at Thanksgiving! #gravy #vegetarian #mushroomgravy #vegan #vegetarianthanksgiving

Cook mixture over medium heat until mushrooms cook down and onions are soft.

It should look like the picture below once cooked.

How to make vegetarian gravy - this is the BEST gravy I have ever had, with or without meat! Seriously incredible and everyone will be wanting some at Thanksgiving! #gravy #vegetarian #mushroomgravy #vegan #vegetarianthanksgiving

Remove mushroom mixture from pan and place in blender with 1 cup of vegetable broth.

I use my magic bullet for this, as the cleanup is less than a full sized blender, but any blender will do!

How to make vegetarian gravy - this is the BEST gravy I have ever had, with or without meat! Seriously incredible and everyone will be wanting some at Thanksgiving! #gravy #vegetarian #mushroomgravy #vegan #vegetarianthanksgiving

Blend it all up until a thick sauce forms.

This is going to make the gravy super smooth, while getting tons of flavor!

Set aside and keep cooking.

Vegetarian gravy recipe – this is the BEST gravy I have ever had, with or without meat! Seriously incredible and everyone will be wanting some at Thanksgiving! #gravy #vegetarian #mushroomgravy #vegan #vegetarianthanksgiving

Melt the remaining of butter in the sauce pan over medium heat.

Yes that is a lot of butter, and yes this gravy is worth it!

It’s Thanksgiving after all.

How to make vegetarian gravy - this is the BEST gravy I have ever had, with or without meat! Seriously incredible and everyone will be wanting some at Thanksgiving! #gravy #vegetarian #mushroomgravy #vegan #vegetarianthanksgiving

Add flour and whisk for 1 minute constantly.

Be sure not to burn the butter flour mixture.

Tips for making gluten free gravy

For a gluten free gravy, simply substitute the flour for cornstarch.

The gravy will be thicker overall, but the taste will be practically the same!

Last year I made one batch of regular gravy and one batch gluten free for my gluten free guest.

Vegetarian gravy recipe – this is the BEST gravy I have ever had, with or without meat! Seriously incredible and everyone will be wanting some at Thanksgiving! #gravy #vegetarian #mushroomgravy #vegan #vegetarianthanksgiving

Be sure to whisk well to avoid burning.

Vegetarian gravy recipe – this is the BEST gravy I have ever had, with or without meat! Seriously incredible and everyone will be wanting some at Thanksgiving! #gravy #vegetarian #mushroomgravy #vegan #vegetarianthanksgiving

Next, pour in the remaining vegetable broth and the tamari and keep stirring.

Vegetarian gravy recipe – this is the BEST gravy I have ever had, with or without meat! Seriously incredible and everyone will be wanting some at Thanksgiving! #gravy #vegetarian #mushroomgravy #vegan #vegetarianthanksgiving

Add the blended mushroom mixture and continue to stir the pan on medium heat.

Vegetarian gravy recipe – this is the BEST gravy I have ever had, with or without meat! Seriously incredible and everyone will be wanting some at Thanksgiving! #gravy #vegetarian #mushroomgravy #vegan #vegetarianthanksgiving

Continue whisking for 5-10 minutes, or until the mixture thickens.

It will thicken up a lot in those ten minutes.

Soon it will be able to coat the back of a spoon.

That is a good way to tell if it has gotten thick enough yet!

Vegetarian gravy recipe – this is the BEST gravy I have ever had, with or without meat! Seriously incredible and everyone will be wanting some at Thanksgiving! #gravy #vegetarian #mushroomgravy #vegan #vegetarianthanksgiving

Add sage and salt and pepper to taste.

Serve and enjoy!

Being a vegetarian doesn’t mean that I don’t enjoy Thanksgiving (contrary to what some people may assume.)

How to make vegetarian gravy - this is the BEST gravy I have ever had, with or without meat! Seriously incredible and everyone will be wanting some at Thanksgiving! #gravy #vegetarian #mushroomgravy #vegan #vegetarianthanksgiving

In fact, I’ve never loved Thanksgiving more than I do now as a vegetarian!

This gravy is a big reason why.

I do not joke when I say I hated gravy growing up.

This vegetarian gravy is LIFE CHANGING my friends.

How to make vegetarian gravy - this is the BEST gravy I have ever had, with or without meat! Seriously incredible and everyone will be wanting some at Thanksgiving! #gravy #vegetarian #mushroomgravy #vegan #vegetarianthanksgiving

Last year was my first year hosting my own Thanksgiving and I look forward to many more years!

I served all meat eaters and they all loved every recipe I made.

How to make vegetarian gravy - this is the BEST gravy I have ever had, with or without meat! Seriously incredible and everyone will be wanting some at Thanksgiving! #gravy #vegetarian #mushroomgravy #vegan #vegetarianthanksgiving

No Thanksgiving table is complete without gravy and this vegetarian gravy is the BEST gravy that I have ever made or tasted.

If you’ve ever had runny flavorless gravy, you feel me.

I didn’t always love gravy growing up and could really take it or leave it.

Now that I make this recipe, it is an absolute Thanksgiving necessity!

It is full of rich, creamy flavor and is delicious drizzled or by the spoonful (if you’re one of those people: spoiler alert I totally am! #noshame).

How to make vegetarian gravy - this is the BEST gravy I have ever had, with or without meat! Seriously incredible and everyone will be wanting some at Thanksgiving! #gravy #vegetarian #mushroomgravy #vegan #vegetarianthanksgiving

I never was one much for gravy before I started making it myself.

A good gravy is an absolute necessity at Thanksgiving, so I don’t settle for anything less than amazing.

This vegetarian gravy definitely delivered!

It’s the star of the show and you don’t have to be a vegetarian to love this gravy.

This also reheats well, so I always make it the day before Thanksgiving then simply reheat it once dinner is almost ready.

Every thing I can prep before the big day helps!

Vegetarian gravy recipe – this is the BEST gravy I have ever had, with or without meat! Seriously incredible and everyone will be wanting some at Thanksgiving! #gravy #vegetarian #mushroomgravy #vegan #vegetarianthanksgiving

Make this for your Thanksgiving table this year and watch as everyone fights over it (meat eaters included.)

Added bonus: it’s super easy to make if you want to test it out before the big day.

This will be my go to gravy recipe from now on!

Vegetarian Thanksgiving Recipes

Looking for more delicious vegetarian Thanksgiving recipes?

Be sure to read our post on 17 best vegetarian thanksgiving recipes which includes all of our tips and tricks for making this the best vegetarian Thanksgiving yet!

Here are some to add to your menu!

  • Easy Vegan Stuffing
  • Cranberry Blueberry Crisp
  • Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Crumble
  • Instant Pot Mac and Cheese
  • 3 Ingredient Cranberry Sauce
  • Vegan Mashed Potatoes
  • Best Skillet Corn Recipe
  • Baked Macaroni and Cheese
  • Mini Vegan Pumpkin Pies
  • Gluten Free Pumpkin Pie

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Vegetarian gravy recipe – this is the BEST gravy I have ever had, with or without meat! Seriously incredible and everyone will be wanting some at Thanksgiving! #gravy #vegetarian #mushroomgravy #vegan #vegetarianthanksgiving

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the BEST vegetarian gravy recipe made "meaty" with baby bella mushrooms, fresh garlic, and onions. Everyone will go crazy for this meatless gravy! (gluten free option included) #vegetariangravy #gravy #thanksgiving

 

Vegetarian Gravy Recipe:

Yield: 8 servings

The Best Vegetarian Gravy

The Best Vegetarian Gravy
The BEST vegetarian gravy recipe you'll ever try! Learn how to make vegetarian gravy with this simple and delicious method.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes

Ingredients

  • 8 Tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
  • 3/4 cup diced onion
  • 3 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 1 cup sliced baby bella mushrooms
  • 3 teaspoons tamari
  • 3 cups vegetable broth
  • 1/3 cup all purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground sage

Instructions

  1. In a sauce pan, melt 2 tablespoons of butter
  2. Add onion, garlic, and mushrooms and sautee for 8-10 minutes, or until it cooks down
  3. Remove mixture from pan and place in blender
  4. Blend mushroom mixture with 1 cup of vegetable broth in a blender until smooth, set aside
  5. Melt remaining 6 tablespoons of butter in the sauce pan
  6. Add flour and whisk for 1 minute constantly
  7. Add 2 cups of vegetable broth and tamari, and continue stirring
  8. Add the blended mushroom mixture and continue to stir
  9. Continue whisking for 5-10 minutes, or until the mixture thickens
  10. Add sage and salt and pepper to taste (see amounts that I used above)

Notes

To make gluten free, substitute the flour for cornstarch. This will make the gravy thicker but otherwise the taste stays the same. A great option for anyone gluten free!

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

8

Serving Size:

1

Amount Per Serving:Calories: 145 Total Fat: 12g Saturated Fat: 7g Trans Fat: 0g Unsaturated Fat: 4g Cholesterol: 31mg Sodium: 513mg Carbohydrates: 9g Fiber: 1g Sugar: 2g Protein: 2g
© Joy Shull
Cuisine: American / Category: Thanksgiving Recipes

 

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Vegan Mashed Potatoes

best vegan mashed potatoes recipe with almond milk. This is so easy and tastes amazing! We make this recipe every year. #thanksgiving #vegan #vegetarian #mashedpotatoes #veganthanksgiving #thanksgivingrecipe #veganmashedpotatoes

Healthy Cranberry Sauce

Healthy cranberry sauce recipe (vegan). Only 3 ingredients and low sugar. The best cranberry sauce I have ever had! We make this every year. #cranberrysauce #thanksgiving #vegan #vegetarian #healthycranberrysauce #freshcranberries

Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Crumble

This sweet potato casserole with pecan crumble is the BEST side for your Thanksgiving table! Melt in your mouth buttery sweet potatoes are topped with a salty sweet gluten free pecan crumble. You will be fighting for seconds! #thanksgiving #sweetpotatocasserole #vegetarian #glutenfree

Instant Pot Mac and Cheese

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Cranberry Blueberry Crisp

This Cranberry Blueberry Crisp recipe is packed full of flavor and ready for the oven in less than 15 minutes! Gluten free and vegan. #cranberryblueberrycrisp #cranberry #dessert #vegan #glutenfree

Dark Chocolate Pecan Cookie Bars

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Easy Vegan Stuffing

This easy vegan stuffing is simple to make and packed full of flavor. Easily made gluten free! This one will be a hit at your Thanksgiving table! #vegan #thanksgiving #stuffing #vegetarian

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Filed Under: Sides & Extras, Thanksgiving Recipes, Vegetarian Tagged With: gravy, thanksgiving

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Kylee says

    November 13, 2017 at 5:41 pm

    Have you tried substituting the butter for Earth Balance as a vegan option? I’m wondering since there’s so much of it if it would end up tasting like Earth Balance or if the aromatics and herbs are strong enough to over power it. I like Earth Balance but non-vegans may be able to tell it’s not dairy butter.

    Reply
    • Joy Shull says

      November 14, 2017 at 2:07 pm

      I have used earth balance for years in place of butter and no one can tell the difference. I think you would be ok doing the same for this recipe as it gets so much flavor from the herbs and fresh mushrooms, garlic, and onion. Let me know how it turns out!

      Reply
    • Shirley Ledgerwood says

      December 22, 2017 at 6:55 pm

      yes, I used Earth Balance instead of butter in this recipe and all recipes that calls for butter, including pie crust, dumpling, etc and everything turns out fine (a necessity at our house since me, my son, his girlfriend are all lactose intolerant. This gravy recipe is awesome!

      Reply
      • Monica J M says

        October 8, 2018 at 1:41 pm

        Just made this as a vegan version using earth balance. OMFG it’s the best vegan gravy I’ve EVER had!!! My go-to recipe from now on. I’m pretty sure the non-vegans will be begging for some of this it’s so tasty. (Ps: I added 1-2tsp of chopped fresh ginger to the onion/mush/garlic mixture – yum).

        Reply
        • Joy Shull says

          October 8, 2018 at 7:23 pm

          I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe, thanks for sharing!!

          Reply
  2. Sanne-Marije says

    November 14, 2017 at 12:12 pm

    Hi!
    I’m curious about how many people you served this recipe to.
    I’m hosting a pretty big Thanksgiving this year (and I’m not cooking alone:D) and I wondered if I should double the serving size… We’re about 16 people, though we’ll probably have a non-vegetarian gravy as well…
    Thanks in advance!

    Reply
    • Joy Shull says

      November 14, 2017 at 2:05 pm

      It easily serves 6-8 people, so perhaps a double batch would be just about right for your family! Enjoy the recipe!

      Reply
  3. Vanessa says

    November 18, 2017 at 4:47 am

    Can it be frozen ?

    Reply
    • Joy Shull says

      November 20, 2017 at 8:08 pm

      I haven’t tried it so I cannot guarantee results. Sorry!

      Reply
  4. Deanna Rohrer says

    November 19, 2017 at 3:32 pm

    I added a one TBSP of Apple Cider Vinegar to enhance the flavor and give a little zip.
    My husband loved it and he is totally carnivore. Thanks for the recipe.

    Reply
    • Joy Shull says

      November 20, 2017 at 8:07 pm

      So glad you enjoyed the recipe!

      Reply
  5. Tasha says

    November 22, 2017 at 2:56 pm

    Hey there! Can you make day ahead and rewarm on Thanksgiving?

    Reply
    • Joy Shull says

      November 22, 2017 at 3:14 pm

      Yes you can! That’s what I’m doing today as well 🙂 Happy Thanksgiving!

      Reply
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