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Vegan Gravy for Mashed Potatoes

Published on November 4, 2019 By Gunjan 14 Comments

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This quick Vegan Gravy for Mashed Potatoes is easy and flavorful. It’s made with few simple ingredients and in few easy steps. It’s a must have comforting side dish on any work week nights or on relaxing weekends.

A bowl loaded with mashed potatoes and topped with vegan gravy. A jar filled with vegan gravy at the background.

If we have gravy’s ready in our refrigerator/freezer our meals can become easier to serve and yet flavorful. As a result, this gravy can make our meals so tasteful and doable on any day of the week.

I like quick fixes and easy recipes with few ingredients that are made ahead. I am sure many of you have the same thought process. Therefore, I came up with this quick recipe. It tastes outstanding when paired with mashed potatoes.

Top view of a bowl with mashed potatoes and vegan gravy

You need only 10 ingredients for this Vegan Gravy

Oil
Garlic
Dried thyme
Baby Bella Mushrooms
Mustard powder
Flour
Soy sauce
Vegetable broth
Salt
Pepper

Few easy steps for this Vegan Gravy

Firstly, I heated oil in a sauce pan/stock pot and sauteed the herbs in it.

A sauce pan with oil and herbs


Secondly, I cooked mushrooms until the juices were released and completely cooked.

Mushrooms being sauteed in the pan


Later, I added mustard powder and flour and after that I mixed it well.

Mustard powder and flour with sauteed mushrooms in the pan


Afterwards, I stirred in the remaining ingredients. Then, I let it cook on a medium flame for 10 -15 minutes or until it thickened.

Vegetable broth along with other ingredients in the pan


Now, simply pour it over your favorite mashed potatoes and enjoy heartily.

Totally easy…. right?

A glass jar filled with vegan gravy

If you are interested in cooking more recipes with mushrooms then you might like these…
Vegan Mushroom Red Rice Soup
Vegan Cheese and Tempeh Stuffed Mushrooms
Tofu Mushroom Quinoa Scramble

Expert tips:

  • Use whole Baby Bella and then mince it just like we chop cilantro. It should be as fine as possible, that’s why I am stressing over the word minced.
  • For quick crushed garlic, I always use mortar and pestle. Its mess free and easy as well.
  • Cook the gravy at a medium flame stirring at intervals to avoid any overflow. However, one trick to avoid overflow is to lower the flame immediately once it starts to boil and reaches the top. Another trick that I frequently apply is to insert a spatula in the pan while cooking. This trick always comes in handy to avoid overflow of the liquid. However, do not use plastic spatula for this purpose. Try to use wooden, steel or silicon spatulas for this purpose.

Frequently asked questions:

  • Store this gravy in an air tight glass container for about a week.
  • As a thickener Cornstarch or flour works best for this vegan gravy. However, I used regular flour here for convenience. You may use gluten free flour or whole wheat flour as well.
  • This gravy is not restricted to mashed potatoes only. It pairs well with mashed cauliflower or whole roasted cauliflower steak or on any roasted vegetable.
  • I have provided my personal recipe of mashed potatoes in the recipe card under notes for your convenience.
A close up view at 45 degree angle of the recipe

I am sure by now you must be drooling over this recipe. So, don’t wait, make and enjoy this as a side dish with your family.

If you get a chance to make this recipe then please do leave your feedback in the comments below and rate this recipe. You may also tag @kiipfit on Instagram and I will definitely shout it out there.

A bowl loaded with mashed potatoes and topped with vegan gravy. A jar filled with vegan gravy at the background.
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Vegan Gravy for Mashed Potatoes

This quick Vegan Gravy for Mashed Potatoes is easy and flavorful. It’s made with few simple ingredients and in few easy steps. It’s a must have comforting side dish on any work week nights or on relaxing weekends.
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Cook Time15 minutes mins
Total Time20 minutes mins
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American, vegan
Keyword: gravy for mashed potatoes, how to make vegan gravy for mashed potatoes, vegan gravy, vegan gravy recipe
Calories: 72kcal
Author: Gunjan

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp grapeseed/olive/avocado oil
  • 1 tsp crushed garlic
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 3 cups baby Bella mushrooms (finely chopped/minced)
  • 1/2 tsp mustard powder
  • 2 tbsp flour (regular/whole wheat/gluten free)
  • 2 tsp reduced sodium soy sauce
  • 3 cups low sodium vegetable broth
  • Salt as per taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper (as per taste)

Instructions

  • Heat oil in a saucepan/stockpot and add garlic
    and thyme.
  • Immediately add mushrooms and saute until it releases
    its juice but its absolutely cooked or dried up and mushrooms are slightly
    browned.
  • Then add mustard powder and flour and mix very
    well.
  • Add rest of the ingredients and stir. Let it
    cook for 10-15 minutes or until it thickens a bit. (Do not over thicken the
    gravy because we want a pouring consistency).
  • Turn off the flame and enjoy this gravy over
    your favorite mashed potatoes.

Notes

  • My personal simple recipe for mashed potatoes – combine boiled and peeled potatoes with vegan butter, salt and some plant milk preferably coconut milk. Mash them all together and garnish with fresh herbs like parsley and chives.
 
  • This vegan gravy can be refrigerated in an air tight container for about a week.
  • This gravy can be used on mashed potatoes, mashed cauliflower or roasted veggies.
  • I have provided step wise images in the post above for convenience.

Nutrition

Calories: 72kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 334mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 2mg
A complete view of the bowl with the mashed potatoes along with a filled jar of vegan gravy at the background.

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Comments

  1. Amy Dong says

    November 11, 2019 at 2:24 pm

    5 stars
    Yes! Mushrooms are such a great option for umami flavors, especially with vegan or vegetarian dishes! So so good! Your gravy looks amazing 🙂

    Reply
  2. Jo says

    November 11, 2019 at 12:36 am

    5 stars
    This gravy sounds so earthy, comforting and delicious! Mashed potatoes and gravy is so comforting. With holidays just around the corner, this make ahead gravy is must have on holiday menu list.

    Reply
  3. Claire | The Simple, Sweet Life says

    November 10, 2019 at 9:26 pm

    I’ve never made a vegan gravy before, but I was sold when you mentioned mushrooms! While we don’t have any vegans in my immediate family, a few members of my book club are vegan so I know what I’ll be bringing to next month’s potluck. Can’t wait to give this a try!

    Reply
  4. Sara says

    November 10, 2019 at 9:22 pm

    Oh, yum! What a great way to make gravy without any meat! The flavor looks incredible, and it seems so perfect for the holidays. Thanks for posting!

    Reply
  5. Jenni LeBaron says

    November 10, 2019 at 7:49 pm

    5 stars
    The bella mushrooms and mustard powder in this vegan gravy recipe is such a great combo. Terrific umami! This would be so delicious on mashed potatoes!

    Reply
    • Gunjan says

      November 11, 2019 at 6:30 am

      Thank you Jenni. I hope you get a chance to enjoy this gravy as much as we do.

      Reply
  6. Nicoletta says

    November 10, 2019 at 4:43 pm

    This vegan gravy is fantastic! Love the mushrooms in here! It could enhance with its flavor so many dishes, not only mashed potatoes.

    Reply
  7. Marisa F. Stewart says

    November 10, 2019 at 11:51 am

    Your gravy looks so rich and thick. You’d never guess that it wasn’t made with a meat stock. I usually make the gravy ahead of time because it always seems like so much is going on at the last minute. I’ll be making this recipe since i won’t have the meat stock done. I’m pinning..

    Reply
  8. Shelley says

    November 10, 2019 at 9:21 am

    So excited to find this idea! Even though I’m not personally vegan, I like to have healthier alternatives – and typical gravy just isn’t very healthy. And I totally agree that having flavorful make-ahead items on hand makes busy mealtimes so, so much easier! Plus, with the holidays just around the corner, I like to have vegetarian and vegan options for my friends and family who follow those diets. Thank you so much for this!

    Reply
    • Gunjan says

      November 10, 2019 at 9:42 am

      Thank you Shelley. I am sure you will love this recipe.

      Reply
  9. Denise says

    November 9, 2019 at 11:30 am

    5 stars
    That gravy looks amazing! I can think of quite a few dishes this gravy would be delicious with!

    Reply
    • Gunjan says

      November 10, 2019 at 8:21 am

      Thank you Denise. I hope you enjoy this gravy over your choice of dishes.

      Reply
  10. Anne Lawton says

    November 9, 2019 at 8:58 am

    5 stars
    Mashed potatoes and gravy are the perfect comfort food. Thanks for sharing a vegan version, it sounds tasty.

    Reply
    • Gunjan says

      November 9, 2019 at 9:18 am

      Thank you 🙂

      Reply

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