Creamy Vegan Mushroom Gravy

This creamy vegan mushroom gravy is built with so much flavor from caramelized onion and mushrooms. It's easy to make and can be made in advance, so ideal for holiday meal planning! For a gluten free gravy, use GF all purpose blend or substitute arrowroot or other starch.

📝 Ingredients

• 2 tbsp vegan butter (substitute extra virgin olive oil)
• 1 small yellow onion, diced (1 cup)
• 8 oz cremini mushrooms, sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp flour
• 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
• 1/2 tsp dried thyme
• 1/2 tsp dried sage
• white pepper, to taste
• salt, to taste
• 2 cups vegetable broth

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1In a medium pot melt the vegan butter...: In a medium pot melt the vegan butter over medium heat (or warm olive oil). Add the onions with a pinch of salt and cook until they are soft and a pale golden, about 8-10 minutes. If the onion starts to brown, turn the heat down.
2. 2Add the mushrooms, garlic, and a pinch of...: Add the mushrooms, garlic, and a pinch of salt and cook until the mushrooms have released their water and have lightly browned, about 8-10 minutes.
3. 3Add the flour, nutritional yeast, thyme, sage, and...: Add the flour, nutritional yeast, thyme, sage, and some white pepper and stir to coat the onion and mushroom mixture. Let toast for 1 minute.
4. 4Slowly pour in the broth while stirring, then...: Slowly pour in the broth while stirring, then bring to a simmer and let simmer until somewhat thickened, about 5 minutes.
5. 5Transfer the gravy to the blender and blend...: Transfer the gravy to the blender and blend until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Enjoy immediately or store in a sealed container in the fridge for up to a week (freeze for longer storage).