Vegan Gravy
Vegan gravy is a rich, plant-based sauce made with chestnut mushrooms, onion, carrot and celery, finished with vegan margarine and fresh thyme. The Thermomix TM7 chops the vegetables finely and simmers everything into a silky, full-flavoured sauce without lumps. Ideal as an accompaniment to roasts, mash and festive dinners.
About this recipe
Vegan Gravy Thermomix TM7 is the answer for anyone searching for a fully plant-based sauce recipe that tastes as indulgent as the traditional version. Chestnut mushrooms form the savoury heart of this gravy, supported by a classic mirepoix of onion, carrot and celery, then enriched with vegan margarine and a bouquet of bay leaf and fresh thyme. Instead of standing at the hob stirring and straining, the all-in-one kitchen machine chops the vegetables uniformly, sautés them gently and blends everything into a lump-free, glossy sauce in a single bowl. Precise heating means the flour and margarine cook out properly without catching, giving a smooth consistency that pours beautifully over roast potatoes, pies and mashed potato. Whether you need a quick weeknight dinner accompaniment or a festive centrepiece sauce for a vegan Christmas, this Thermomix TM7 recipe delivers deep umami flavour entirely dairy-free and meat-free.
Preparation tips
- For a deeper, more roasted flavour, brown the chestnut mushrooms in sunflower oil before adding the onion, carrot and celery, as caramelised edges add real depth to vegan gravy.
- If the gravy is too thick after blending, add vegetable stock a spoonful at a time through the measuring cup opening until you reach a pouring consistency that coats the back of a spoon.
- This gravy keeps for up to three days in the fridge and freezes well in portions; reheat it gently in the mixing bowl and whisk with a little extra stock to revive the silky texture.
Recipe variations
- Gluten-free version: replace the plain flour with cornflour or a gluten-free flour blend mixed into the vegan margarine, keeping the same chestnut mushroom base for a coeliac-friendly gravy.
- Festive variation: add a spoonful of cranberry sauce and a pinch of ground allspice along with the bay leaf and thyme for a Christmas-style gravy that pairs beautifully with nut roasts.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Weighing accuracy - The integrated scale of the Thermomix weighs the flour and vegan margarine directly in the bowl for consistent thickening. [Built-in scale]. [Built-in Scale]
- Uniform pieces - The TM7 chops onion, carrot and celery evenly in seconds, forming an aromatic base without tears. [Chopping]. [Multi-Function]
- Hands-free cooking - The Thermomix stirs and cooks the mushroom mixture automatically while you prepare the rest of dinner. [Hands-free]. [Hands-Free]
- Precise heating - Temperature control from the TM7 keeps the gravy simmering gently without scorching the margarine. [Temperature control]. [Precision Control]
- Velvety texture - The Thermomix blends the chestnut mushrooms and vegetables into a silky, lump-free sauce in one bowl. [Mixing]. [Multi-Function]
Ingredients
- garlic clove
- red onion
- chestnut mushrooms
- carrot
- celery
- sunflower oil
- vegan margarine
- fine sea salt
- dried bay leaf
- fresh thyme