What is mushroom gravy made of?

Homemade mushroom gravy ingredients are simple. All you need is some butter, onion, sliced mushrooms, flour, salt, pepper, beef stock (I prefer stock over broth for gravies), heavy cream, and a little bit of Worchestershire sauce .

What to eat with mushroom gravy?

It's also excellent to serve over steamed vegetables, a pile of mash, or for mopping up with any starchy vehicle of choice that you serve with dinner (pasta, rice, polenta, bread). It's endlessly versatile. In short: Mushroom Gravy is a life essential, believe me! Schnitzel with mash smothered with Mushroom Gravy .

Can vegans eat gravy?

Gravy can indeed be vegan and in our opinion, all the best ones are! If you're plant-based and looking for a suitable shop-bought gravy then always check the ingredients and avoid any containing meat or animal products.

What ingredient in the gravy is the thickener?

Mix one tablespoon of cornstarch with one cup of cold water, whisking the mixture together until the cornstarch granules dissolve. Stir this mixture into your gravy on low heat. You can use arrowroot powder, tapioca flour, or potato starch as a thickener if you don't have cornstarch. 3.

What gravy mix is vegan?

Primal Kitchen Mushroom Gravy This is the best vegan gravy for anyone who loves flavor but doesn't eat animal products. It's also gluten and soy free. Plus, it's ready to serve, so it's an easy addition to your dinner table.

What can I add to my gravy to make it better?

Soft, fragrant, sautéed vegetables lend a sweet, earthy, warm flavor to your store-bought gravy. Use any combination of onions, leeks, shallots, celery, carrots, and mushrooms cooked in butter, olive oil, or pan drippings. When the veggies are sufficiently sautéed, stir in your jarred gravy and simmer on low.

What can I add to gravy to make it tastier?

Fortunately, Shannon has several suggestions for fixing bland gravy, starting by adding a bouillon cube, herbs or a splash of wine or cognac . But if you have time to spare, add pan drippings from turkey, bacon or bacon drippings, caramelized vegetables (like onions, leeks, carrots and celery), herbs or garlic.

How to make can gravy better?

If you are reaching for a jar or carton of turkey gravy at the store, here are seven easy ways to give it a boost. Add in some white wine. ... Thicken it with a cornstarch slurry. ... Stir in pan drippings. ... Simmer with fresh herbs. ... Add an umami-rich condiment. ... Sauté some vegetables. ... Add roasted garlic.

Why is gravy not vegan?

Gravy is typically made with beef drippings or beef stock, and sometimes butter, to achieve a rich flavour so it's not suitable for vegetarians or vegans.

Is McCormick mushroom gravy vegan?

This product contains 4 ingredients that are not vegan and 6 ingredients that may not be vegan. Which diet do you follow?

What is gravy usually made of?

At the most basic level, gravy is a simple pan sauce that requires liquid and a thickener. Traditional turkey gravy usually has fat, flour, and stock . You can make excellent turkey gravy with just those ingredients, plus salt and pepper for seasoning.

What is the meaning of mushroom gravy?

Mushroom gravy is a simple sauce that can be composed from stock (beef is typical, but chicken may be used), roux (a mixture of equal parts butter and flour to thicken), and mushroom base .

What is gravy and how is it made?

The fat and drippings are combined with flour to make a roux, and milk is typically used as the liquid to create the sauce, however cream is often added or may be the primary liquid. It is frequently seasoned with black pepper and complimenting herbs and bits of meat may be added such as sausage or diced chicken liver.

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This vegan mushroom gravy is easy to make on the stovetop in minutes. Enjoy it as part of your Thanksgiving, Christmas or other holiday meal. It’s amazing served over healthy mashed potatoes! This recipe is oil-free, gluten-free and sugar-free.

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This vegan mushroom gravy can be used anywhere you’d use regular gravy so try it with veggie meatloaf, in a sandwich or over roasted veggies.

This recipe is oil-free, sugar-free, plant-based, low in fat and can be made gluten-free if you use brown rice flour and gluten-free tamari.

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Mushroom Gravy Ingredients

Here’s what you’ll need to make this easy mushroom gravy:

Onion.
Mushrooms. You can use white button mushrooms or crimini mushrooms in this recipe. For a darker, more traditional looking gravy, use crimini mushrooms. Both taste great though!
Brown rice flour. I used brown rice flour to keep the recipe gluten-free but you can also use all-purpose or whole wheat flour.
Tamari or soy sauce. You can use these two ingredients interchangeably. Use gluten-free tamari for gluten-free gravy or soy sauce if that’s what you have on hand.
Seasoning. You’ll need salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, dried thyme and dried sage. I think these make the perfect seasoning combo but if you’re missing one, the gravy will still taste good!
Nutritional yeast. Just a smidge of nutritional yeast adds some saltiness and depth of flavour to the gravy.

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How to Make Vegan Mushroom Gravy

There’s really not much to it! Add everything to a saucepan and heat until thickened. Here are a couple considerations while you’re making your gravy though:

Thickness. Start with 1 cup of broth. Heat and stir, as it starts to thicken, you can slowly add more until you reach your desired thickness. I would recommend using 1.5 cups. Keep in mind it will continue to thicken as it cools and you can always thin it out later.
Consistency. I like to blend this gravy to it’s nice and smooth but if you like gravy with some texture, feel free to leave it unblended or just blend a portion of it.
Prep. Before you start, chop the onions and mushrooms and get the seasonings ready. From there, it’s as easy as heating it all up in a saucepan.

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More Thanksgiving Recipes

Looking for more recipes for your holiday spread? Check these out too:

Easy Cranberry Sauce
Maple Dijon Brussel Sprouts
Stuffed Acorn Squash
Healthy Sautéed Green Beans
Chickpea Meatloaf
Rosemary Lemon Roasted Potatoes

Try the gravy served over these healthy vegan mashed potatoes, mashed cauliflower with mushroom and kale or lentil shepherd’s pie.

Did you try this recipe? I’d love to hear about it! Scroll down to the comment section to leave a star rating and review.
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Vegan Mushroom Gravy

★★★★★4.8 from 6 reviews

Author: Deryn Macey
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 40 mins
Total Time: 50 minutes
Yield: 4-6
Category: Side Dish
Method: Stovetop, Food Processor
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegan

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Description

Try this delicious and healthy option to mashed potatoes and gravy at your next holiday meal. A whole bulb of roasted garlic gives the mashed cauliflower amazing garlic flavour. The mushroom gravy is low in fat, tastes great and goes with all your holiday favourites.

Ingredients

1/2 a white onion
10 small white or crimini mushrooms, thinly sliced (for darker gravy, use crimini mushrooms)
5 tbsp brown rice flour
3 tbsp soy sauce or gluten-free tamari
1 tsp each onion powder, garlic powder, dried thyme and dried sage
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 – 2 cups vegetable broth
2 tbsp nutritional yeast
1/2 tsp sea salt, or more to taste

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Instructions

Add the onion and mushrooms to a sauce pan with 1-2 tbsp of the vegetable broth and cook over medium heat until softened and lightly browned, about 8-9 minutes. If the pan starts to dry out, add a little more broth 1-2 tbsp at a time, deglazing and scrapping the bottom of the as you go.
Add the rest of the ingredients, starting with 1 cup of broth. Stir over medium heat until thick and creamy, slowly adding more broth until you reach your desired consistency.
Season with additional salt and pepper, if desired. Serve as is or blend for smooth gravy.

Notes

The gravy recipe makes about 1 quart which is quite a bit. If you’re only serving a few people, you might want to cut it in half. The gravy can be made in advance and re-heated in the microwave or stovetop. Leftovers can be stored in the fridge in an air-tight container for up to 4 days.

Keywords: vegan gravy, mushroom gravy recipe

This recipe was originally published November 19, 2017. It was updated November 2019 with new photos and text.

Basics Gluten-Free Low-Carb Low-Fat Nut-Free Oil-Free Recipes Side Dishes Sugar-Free

posted by Deryn Macey on November 22, 2019

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Susan — March 3, 2021 @ 6:58 pm Reply

We made this gravy for dinner and it was a hit! Personally, while I liked it, I thought the nutritional yeast flavor was overwhelming. I wound up blending the gravy to hide the mushrooms for the picky eaters in the house, and had to add a bit more broth to get to the right consistency.
I will definitely make this again, but I think I’ll try cutting back on the nutritional yeast next time. Thanks for sharing!
★★★★
Lindsey — December 21, 2020 @ 10:18 pm Reply

Made this for thanksgiving and it was so good all of the carnivores asked me to make it again for Christmas! Thanks for all the awesome and reliable vegan recipes!
★★★★★
- Deryn Macey — December 22, 2020 @ 12:21 pm Reply
  
  You are so welcome! So glad this was a hit!
Kitty Robinson — November 30, 2019 @ 1:06 pm Reply

I do not like mushrooms- at all! But I loved this gravy! (Disclaimer: I did blend them up so I would have the taste without the texture. Baby steps, right?) Everyone who tried it loved it too and we’re amazed that it was vegan. It was so savory and flavorful!
★★★★★
Kate — November 29, 2019 @ 10:58 am Reply

This is the best gravy I’ve ever had! Seriously! So delicious, so easy! I don’t think it makes a quart though and definitely didn’t take 40 minutes. I wish I had doubled it because I have so much mashed potato left!!!
Thanks for great recipes!! Between this one and my favorite veggie burger recipe…you are the bomb!
★★★★★
- Deryn — November 29, 2019 @ 3:13 pm Reply
  
  Thanks so much for the amazing review! I’m so glad you enjoyed it. I don’t know why mine made so much..haha! I’ll have to check the portion again. Thanks for that feedback..super helpful.
Kat — November 27, 2019 @ 8:53 am Reply

I’ve been searching for a solid mushroom gravy recipe for years, and I think I hit the jackpot with this one. It’s extra creamy and seasoned to perfection. I used crimini mushrooms and maybe about a cup and a half of broth and another half cup of water (I didn’t want it to be too salty). I also recommend stirring the flour in the broth before pouring it into the pot, so you don’t get any flour clumps. I can’t wait to drown my tofurkey and potatoes in this delicious gravy!
★★★★★
- Deryn — November 27, 2019 @ 8:56 am Reply
  
  Oh yes, great tip! I should add that to the recipe. Thanks for that and thank you for the review! Very much appreciated. So glad you enjoyed it.
Kim Payne — August 7, 2018 @ 9:07 pm Reply

Delish.
★★★★★
Jan-Marie — November 23, 2017 @ 10:26 pm Reply

My five-star rating goes to the gravy, only because I didn’t make the cauliflower mash. The gravy is delicious. I haven’t eaten meat in so long, I have no idea what’ “real” gravy tastes like, but this was the bomb! I had seconds on potatoes at (USA) Thanksgiving just so I had a delivery method for the gravy to get into my mouth. It’s just so unmannerly to spoon gravy right into the pie hole! Thank you.
- Deryn — November 24, 2017 @ 6:38 pm Reply
  
  This is amazing! So happy you enjoyed it. I was putting it on everything after I made it! So tasty!