This whole‑food plant‑based gravy is deeply savoury, velvety, and nourishing — the kind of sauce that elevates everything it touches, from mashed potatoes to lentil loaves, roasted vegetables, grain bowls, and Sunday spreads. Instead of relying on butter, flour, or heavy cream, it builds flavour from slow-simmered vegetable stock, umami-rich tamari, aromatic herbs, and a clever whole‑food thickener: rolled oats. The result is a gravy that tastes indulgent yet remains light, wholesome, and packed with nutrients.
The rolled oats blend into a silky texture while adding fibre, beta‑glucans, and natural creaminess. Nutritional yeast contributes a savoury, cheese-like depth along with B‑vitamins and glutamates that enhance umami. Garlic and onion powders provide concentrated flavour without added fat, and dried thyme or rosemary bring earthy, comforting notes that make the gravy feel slow-cooked even when prepared quickly.
Health Benefits
Whole-food ingredients only: No refined flour, no oils, and no processed thickeners — just plants working together to create a rich, comforting sauce.
Heart-friendly: Using low-sodium vegetable stock and tamari keeps sodium in check, while the absence of saturated fats supports cardiovascular health.
High in fibre: Rolled oats add soluble fibre (beta‑glucans), which can help lower LDL cholesterol, support digestion, and promote satiety.
Nutrient-rich umami: Nutritional yeast provides B‑vitamins (including B12 if fortified), protein, and antioxidants, making the gravy both flavourful and functional.
Anti-inflammatory herbs: Thyme and rosemary contain natural polyphenols that support immune function and reduce inflammation.
This rich, savoury WFPB gravy proves that comfort food can be both deeply flavourful and genuinely nourishing. With whole-food ingredients, balanced seasoning, and a velvety texture created without oil or flour, it’s a simple staple that supports heart health, digestion, and everyday wellbeing — all while bringing that cosy, home‑cooked magic back to your plate.
WFPB rich savoury gravy
Ingredients
- 2 cups low-sodium vegetable stock
- 3 tbsp rolled oats
- 2 tbsp soya sauce or tamari
- 1 tbsp nutritional yeast
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp dried thyme or rosemary
- pepper for taste
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients to a high speed blender except for the herb and pepper. Blend on high for 45-60 seconds until the oats are complely pulverised and the mixture is totally smooth.
- Pour the blended mixture into a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the dried thyme and a pinch of black pepper. Bring to a gentle simmer, stirring contantly with a whisk.
- As the oats cook, the mixture will thicken into a rich gravy. Once it reaches your preferred thickness, remove from heat. If it doesn't seem to be thickening to your liking then stir a tbsp of cornflour into a small amount of cold water and add it gradually to the gravy. If it gets too thick then add in a small amount of water while whisking.
- If you want a deeper, earthier flavour,blend in 2-3 porcini or shiitake mushrooms (soaked in hot water first) into the blender at the start.
