Vegan Country Gravy
Cooking the roux to pale gold gives this soy-milk gravy more depth than a quick thickening would. Sage and fennel turn the creamy sauce into a familiar country-style spoonful.

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Prep time5 min
Cook time15 min
Total time20 MINUTES
- Course
- Condiments
- Cuisine
- Vegetarian Vegan
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Est. calories / serving
- 92
Ingredients
Roux
- ½ cup vegan butter
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
Cream Base
- 2 cups soy milk (unsweetened)
Seasonings
- 1 tablespoon sage (finely chopped)
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper (coarse, freshly ground)
- ½ teaspoon fennel seed (ground)
Instructions
Instructions
- Build the Roux: Melt the vegan butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Slowly whisk in the flour and cook, stirring constantly, until the roux becomes lightly golden, about 5–7 minutes.½ cup vegan butter, ½ cup flour
- Add the Milk: Slowly pour in the soy milk while whisking constantly until completely smooth.2 cups soy milk
- Season the Gravy: Stir in the sage, kosher salt, black pepper, and ground fennel seed.1 tbsp sage, 1 tsp kosher salt, 1 tsp black pepper, ½ tsp fennel seed
- Simmer Until Thick: Continue cooking over medium-low heat, stirring frequently, until the gravy thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon.prepared gravy
- Serve: Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Cook the Roux: Don't rush the roux. A light golden color creates a richer, more developed flavor.
- Whisk Constantly: Adding the soy milk slowly while whisking prevents lumps.
- Consistency: If the gravy becomes too thick, whisk in a splash of warm soy milk until it reaches your preferred consistency.
- Serving Suggestions: Serve over Classic Buttermilk-Style Pancakes (savory variation), Creamy Vegan Mashed Potatoes, Scrambled Tofu, biscuits, or Marinated Tempeh Scallopini.
Nutrition (Approximate Per Serving)
Yield
About 3 cups gravy — Serving size: ¼ cup
- Calories
- 92
- Carbohydrates
- 7 g
- Protein
- 2 g
- Fat
- 6 g
- Saturated Fat
- 2 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat
- 1 g
- Monounsaturated Fat
- 2 g
- Cholesterol
- 0 mg
- Sodium
- 238 mg
- Potassium
- 86 mg
- Fiber
- 0 g
- Total Sugars
- 1 g
- Vitamin A
- 185 IU
- Vitamin C
- 1 mg
- Calcium
- 48 mg
- Iron
- 0.5 mg
Equipment
- Medium saucepan
- Whisk
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Rubber spatula