Vegan Homemade Mushroom Gravy 🌱 This rich savory gravy made with fresh mushrooms, herbs, veggie broth and a splash of wine is simply divine!
Gravy is one of those under-appreciated heroes in the kitchen. It's more than a condiment but not quite a dish in itself, yet it has saved many a home cook from scrapping an over-cooked meal or a dried-out casserole. A good gravy can add flavor, moisture and texture to everything from mashed potatoes to biscuits.
There are as many varieties of gravy as there are good ideas - Clear gravy, cream gravy, brown, white and red gravy. Spicy gravy. Sweet gravy. Curried gravy. Onion, herb and country gravy. One of my favorite (and easiest) ways to make gravy is with mushrooms, like this simply delicious recipe for vegan homemade mushroom gravy. This is the same recipe I serve at Thanksgiving to accompany my seitan wellington or as the base for a classic vegan green bean casserole
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Why you'll love this recipe
- It's simple to prepare
- You can add or substitute ingredients
- So versatile! Use it with lots of savory dishes
- Perfect for Thanksgiving and holiday meals
- Easy & delicious!
Ingredients
🥕 See the printable recipe below for quantities & complete details.
- Mushrooms - white button or cremini mushrooms (whole or pre-sliced)
- Vegan butter - your choice ( I like Miyoko's)
- Vegetable broth - packaged or homemade
- Vegetable bouillon
- Dried sweet basil
- Wine - (I prefer white but you can use a dry red wine for a deeper richer gravy)
- Soy sauce
- Arrowroot
- Salt & pepper
🥕Variations
There aren't many hard & fast rules when making gravy. This is one of those dishes that you can quite literally wing it with ingredients you have on hand. Don't have broth? No problem - use bouillon and water. I've listed below some substitutions and ideas for other ingredients that will work in a pinch!
- Thickeners - Sifted flour, tapioca starch, arrowroot or cornstarch
- Fats - Vegan butter, olive oil
- Dried herbs - basil, sage, tarragon, thyme, oregano, Spike (my favorite all-purpose seasoning)
- Liquid - Vegetable broth, bouillon, water, wine, vegan milk (cream gravy)
- Non-alcohol version - Replace wine with veggie broth
- Flavor boosters - Soy sauce, liquid aminos, garlic (fresh preferred), onion
Instructions
- Clean mushrooms. Cut stems if needed. Slice into thin pieces (approx ⅛")
- Heat butter in skillet over med-high heat.
- Add mushrooms and garlic. Reduce heat to medium - low. Allow mushrooms to sweat (release juice). Stir - be careful not to let garlic burn.
- Add basil. Stir.
- Add wine. Stir.
- Heat broth and bouillon in microwave. Stir together and add to mushrooms.
- Add soy sauce. Stir.
- Sprinkle in one tablespoon arrowroot. Whisk continuously until fully combined and gravy thickens. Add more if needed, one teaspoon at a time.
- Add salt & pepper to taste. Remove from heat and serve while hot.
Here are the tools you'll need to prepare this recipe:
Equipment
- A heavy bottom skillet (I prefer cast iron)
- Mushroom brush or soft vegetable brush
- Measuring cup
- Measuring spoons
- Kitchen knife
- Cutting board
- Wire whisk
You're going to love making your own vegan homemade mushroom gravy from scratch. If you've ever sautéed mushrooms, you know how much flavor they add to other foods. Their earthy umami taste combined with herbs, a few seasonings and a splash of wine creates a beautifully rich and wonderful addition that will enhance your meals. This recipe can be used as a base for mushroom sauces and soups. If you love mushrooms, you might like to check out this delicious wild rice soup with mushrooms by my friend Kathy Carmichael from Kathy's Vegan Kitchen.
🥕FAQ's
Traditionally, many gravies are made from the juices and "cracklings' or caramelized bits remaining in a hot pan after cooking meats. As vegans, we can create our own amazing gravies by capturing the fantastic flavors from foods like seared tofu, caramelized onions, garlic and veggies.
I recommend using smaller, tender mushrooms like white button or cremini mushrooms. I find that some larger mushrooms, like shitake or portobellos can be a bit tough and too chewy.
Personally, I prefer using a white wine like Chardonnay or a sparkling wine like Prosecco. If you want a deeper, richer gravy, you might like to use a red wine. This recipe uses only ¼ cup of wine, so you don't need much. If you already have an open bottle on hand, as long as it's not too sweet, I would suggest using it.
Absolutely. Simply substitute the quantity of liquid with additional broth or bouillon.
🥕Enjoy this great gravy on top of any of these delish dishes!
- Easy Vegan Mashed Potatoes
- Best Vegan Meatless Meatballs
- Simple Homemade Vegan Stuffing
- Vegan Lemon Roasted Potatoes
- Easy Vegan Sautéed Vegetables
very vegan 🌱 very good
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Recipe
Vegan Homemade Mushroom Gravy
Equipment
- A heavy bottom skillet (I prefer cast iron)
- Wire whisk
Ingredients
- 8 oz mushrooms Fresh - Button or Cremini - washed & sliced
- 2 tablespoon vegan butter
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ¼ teaspoon basil dried - sweet basil
- ¼ cup wine I suggest white (I use Chardonnay)
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- t tablespoon vegetable bouillon
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Arrowroot add more if needed
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Clean mushrooms. Cut stems if needed. Slice into thin pieces (approx ⅛")
- Heat butter in skillet over med-high heat.
- Add mushrooms and garlic. Reduce heat to medium - low. Allow mushrooms to sweat (release juice). Stir - be careful not to let garlic burn.
- Add basil. Stir.
- Add wine. Stir.
- Heat broth and bouillon in microwave. Stir together and add to mushrooms.
- Add soy sauce. Stir.
- Sprinkle in one tablespoon arrowroot. Whisk continuously until fully combined and gravy thickens. Add more if needed, one teaspoon at a time.
- Add salt & pepper to taste. Remove from heat and serve while hot.
Notes
Nutrition
These are estimated values generated from a nutritional database using unbranded products. Please do your own research with the products you're using if you have a serious health issue or are following a specific diet.
Food Safety
- Cook to a minimum temperature of 165 °F (74 °C)
- Don’t leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
- Never leave cooking food unattended
Connie Edwards McGaughy
There's nothing quite like homemade gravy. With just a few ingredients and less than 30 minutes, this mushroom gravy recipe is my favorite quick and easy secret sauce for potatoes and tofu. It's simply delish!