Rich Vegan Gravy

Say hello to this easy, rich vegan gravy to level-up every roast to come. You can easily prep it on the day or even freeze it until needed!

This gravy is made with a home-cooked, fragrant vegetable stock. You will have everyone asking for seconds and even thirds. Find the full recipe below.

🗒 Ingredients - for 4 people

Veg stock:

• ½ large celery - diced

• ¼ Leeks large - chopped

• ½ Carrots large - diced

• ¼ Onion large - diced

• Small handful of parsley stalks or any herb trim

• Sprig of thyme or rosemary

• Garlic cloves - cut in half

• 1 veggie stock cube

• 10 green peppercorns

• 1 shallot - finely diced

• Tomato paste

• 200ml red wine

• 100ml Port wine

• 1tsp cornflour for extra thickness (optional)

🧑‍🍳 Method

1. Prepare and wash the veg for the stock and add into a pan. Then fill to the top with water.
2. Crush 1 veggie stock cube inside and 10 green peppercorns.
3. Cook on a low heat for 1-2 hours.
4. The stock will be done when the veg is very soft. Drain the veg out and keep the liquid stock to the side. (Tip:use the veg for roasting in another dish)
5. On a medium heat, add some oil to a pan and add the diced shallot. Cook for a minute and then add the tomato paste. Then add the red wine and reduce till half followed by the port and veg stock. Reduce to a nice consistency.
6. If you do prefer thick gravy then add 1 tsp of cornflour with a splash of water and mic into a paste. Then whisk into the hot gravy till it thickens well.
7. Enjoy with our tasty Christmas menu on our website!