Best 3 Really Easy Vegan Gravy Or Cheese Sauce Recipes

Making a creamy and flavorful vegan gravy may seem like a daunting task, but it's actually achievable with a few simple ingredients and a touch of culinary creativity. In this article, we'll guide you through the art of creating both a vegan gravy and a vegan cheese sauce that will elevate any dish to new heights. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with rich, savory flavors that will leave you wondering why you ever used traditional dairy-based sauces.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

EASY VEGAN CHEESE SAUCE

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Easy vegan cheese sauce, ready in 3 minutes! A super simple and nut-free plant-based recipe which requires only a handful of ingredients. This vegan queso is perfect for pizza, nachos, Mac and Cheese, burgers, pasta bake, toast, and more savory recipes. The sauce doesn't contain cashews!

Provided by Michaela Vais

Categories Side Dish

Time 3m

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

3/4 cup coconut milk (canned (*see notes ))
3 tbsp nutritional yeast flakes
2 tbsp tapioca flour (OR arrowroot flour/starch (*see notes))
1/2 tsp sea salt ((or to taste))
1/2 tsp onion powder ((optional))
1/4 tsp garlic powder ((optional))
Pinch of smoked paprika ((optional))

Steps:

Put all ingredients into a saucepan and stir with a whisk. Once everything is combined, turn on the heat and bring the mixture to a boil while stirring constantly.
Let simmer on low to medium heat for about one minute until the sauce is stretchy.
Enjoy this vegan cheese sauce with nachos, on pizza, over pasta, and many other savory dishes! Please read the recipe notes below.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 72 g, Calories 148 kcal, Carbohydrate 10.4 g, Protein 3.9 g, Fat 10.8 g, SaturatedFat 9.3 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Sugar 2.3 g

REALLY EASY VEGAN GRAVY OR CHEESE SAUCE

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This is quick and easy, and I love it with vegetables or over rice. It gives a nice creaminess to everything! I thought I got this from Recipezaar but can't find it so I'm posting it so I won't lose it! Feel free to add soy sauce if you like.

Provided by Sharon123

Categories Sauces

Time 10m

Yield 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

2 cups vegetable broth
1/4-1/2 cup nutritional yeast
3 tablespoons cornstarch
spices, to taste (such as onion powder, garlic, oregano, paprika, whatever you like)
salt and pepper

Steps:

Heat up the broth.
Take a little of the hot liquid and put in bowl.
Whisk in cornstarch, set aside.
Pour nutritional yeast and spices into hot liquid, stirring until dissolved.
Add cornstarch mixture and cook until as thick as you desire. This only takes a few minutes.
Add salt and pepper to taste.
Tis is great over baked potatoes, vegetables, rice, noodles. Enjoy!

SIMPLE VEGAN GRAVY

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This is a great recipe for those vegans or vegetarians, or just those who want a delicious healthier gravy.

Provided by Littldot

Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Gravy Recipes Vegetarian Gravy Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

4 cups water, divided
1 cup cashews
2 ½ tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons brewers' yeast
2 teaspoons onion powder
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon dried basil
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 pinch dried rosemary

Steps:

Bring 2 1/2 cups water to a boil in a pot. Combine 1 1/4 cups water, cashews, cornstarch, soy sauce, brewers' yeast, onion powder, lemon juice, basil, garlic powder, salt, and rosemary in a blender and process until smooth. Pour mixture into the boiling water in the pot.
Use remaining 1/4 cup water to rinse out blender and add to mixture in the pot. Cook gravy until thickened, 5 to 7 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 80.9 calories, Carbohydrate 7 g, Fat 5.2 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2.6 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 373.7 mg, Sugar 0.8 g

Tips:

Always use a good quality vegetable broth as the base of your gravy or cheese sauce. This will give it a rich and flavorful taste.
If you want a thicker gravy, add more cornstarch or flour to the recipe. However, be careful not to add too much, or the gravy will become gummy.
For a cheesier cheese sauce, use a combination of different types of cheese. This will create a more complex and flavorful sauce.
If you are making a cheese sauce for macaroni and cheese, be sure to add the cooked macaroni to the sauce while it is still hot. This will help the cheese sauce to melt and coat the macaroni evenly.
Both gravy and cheese sauce can be made ahead of time and reheated when you are ready to serve.

Conclusion:

These vegan gravy and cheese sauce recipes are a great way to add flavor and richness to your favorite dishes. They are easy to make and can be used in a variety of ways. So next time you are looking for a delicious and versatile sauce, give one of these recipes a try.

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