Easy Vegetarian Onion Gravy
Ingredients
- 5 tablespoons butter
can sub Earth Balance [see Vegan Option]
- 1/2 cup finely diced yellow onion
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon Tamari or soy sauce
optional
- Salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
Directions
- 1
In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt the butter.
- 2
Add the onion and a pinch of salt. Sweat the onions, stirring occasionally, until tender, 8-10 minutes. If they start to turn brown, turn down the heat - you're looking for translucent and tender, not golden.
- 3
Increase heat to medium. Stir in the flour and cook, stirring frequently, for three minutes.
- 4
Gradually stir in the vegetable broth and continue stirring, over medium heat, until thickened to a gravy consistency, about 3 - 4 minutes.
- 5
Stir in Tamari or soy sauce if using. Add salt and pepper to taste and serve.
Easy Vegetarian Onion Gravy
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About this Recipe
Craving a rich, savory gravy that’s entirely plant-based and incredibly easy to make? This Easy Vegetarian Onion Gravy is your answer, perfect for elevating any meal, especially your holiday spread. It’s designed to be so good, even meat-eaters might find themselves reaching for it.
What makes this recipe truly special is its ability to deliver deep, complex flavors from simple, accessible ingredients. By slowly coaxing flavor from finely diced yellow onion and expertly thickening with flour and vegetable broth, you achieve a remarkably satisfying gravy without any meat drippings. It’s a testament to how flavorful vegetarian cooking can be, proving that no one has to miss out on a classic comfort food.
When you ladle this gravy onto your plate, expect a smooth, luxurious texture and a deeply savory aroma. The slow cooking of the onions brings out their natural sweetness, which balances beautifully with the umami notes from the vegetable broth and the optional Tamari or soy sauce. It’s a comforting, rich, and full-bodied experience that complements everything from roasted vegetables to mashed potatoes. This gravy is naturally satisfying and feels homemade in the best way possible.
For a completely vegan option, simply substitute the butter with Earth Balance. If you're sensitive to gluten, using Tamari instead of soy sauce makes it gluten-free, or you can omit the Tamari/soy sauce entirely if preferred. The core flavor of the caramelized onions and broth remains wonderfully robust.
This gravy is perfectly suited for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any Sunday roast where you want to impress without the fuss. It's fantastic over mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or plant-based main dishes.