Vegan Creamy Mushroom Thyme (Printable Version)
Savor creamy mushroom gravy with thyme, rich in flavor and perfect for plant-based comfort meals.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Base
01 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
02 - 2 cups mushrooms, thinly sliced
03 - 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour or gluten-free flour
→ Liquid & Seasoning
04 - 1 cup vegetable broth
05 - 1 cup unsweetened plant-based milk such as almond, soy, or oat
06 - 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
07 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
# Step-by-Step Guide:
01 - Warm olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add sliced mushrooms and cook for 6 to 8 minutes until they are browned and tender.
02 - Sprinkle flour over the mushrooms and stir constantly for 1 minute to evenly coat and cook off raw flavor.
03 - Slowly pour in vegetable broth and plant-based milk, whisking continuously to ensure a smooth mixture.
04 - Stir in thyme, salt, and pepper. Allow the mixture to simmer for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the gravy thickens to your desired consistency.
05 - Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve the gravy warm over your preferred dish.
# Additional Tips::
01 -
- Uses basic pantry staples you likely have on hand
- Ready in just 25 minutes start to finish
- Rich and creamy without any dairy
- Easily made gluten free with a flour swap
- Delivers deep savory flavor from mushrooms and fresh herbs with little effort
02 -
- Plant-based gravy high in flavor not in fat
- Stays thick and creamy even when made ahead
- Customizable with your favorite herbs or mushroom blends
03 -
- Let mushrooms brown fully before adding liquid for the brightest flavor
- Do not rush the simmering step—those extra few minutes transform the texture from thin sauce to luscious gravy
- For the smoothest result blend the finished gravy on high for thirty seconds and strain through a fine mesh sieve
- A pinch of smoked paprika or nutritional yeast makes the umami even deeper on special occasions