Gluten Free Gravy Recipe Dairy Free Nut Free
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Gluten Free Gravy Recipe Dairy Free Nut Free
This homemade gravy recipe is designed to be free of gluten, dairy, peanuts, and tree nuts by using a cornstarch or rice flour thickener instead of wheat flour, and a plant-based oil or dairy-free margarine instead of butter. The recipe is a direct swap for traditional gravy and works well for holiday meals or weeknight dinners. Because it is made from scratch, you control every ingredient — but the safety of the final dish depends on the specific brands of broth, starch, and seasonings you choose. Always verify that your broth is certified gluten-free (some broths contain wheat-derived flavorings) and that your dairy-free margarine is also nut-free if cross-contact is a concern. This recipe is not a medical guarantee — confirm all labels yourself.
Allergen details change and vary by location. This is a general guide — always confirm with the restaurant before ordering. Not official or medical advice.
Key facts
Cornstarch and rice flour are naturally gluten-free and nut-free thickeners that replace wheat flour in gravy.
Many store-bought broths contain wheat-derived flavorings or soy — always check the label for gluten and soy ingredients.
Dairy-free margarines may contain soy lecithin or be processed on shared equipment with tree nuts — verify the brand.
FDA — Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act (FALCPA)
Ingredients & what it's free from
Everything that goes into gluten free gravy recipe dairy free nut free, and the major allergens this version leaves out. Swap any ingredient with your own trusted, allergen-safe brand and always read labels — formulations differ.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup cornstarch or white rice flour (gluten-free thickener)
- 1/4 cup dairy-free margarine or vegetable oil (e.g., olive, avocado, or canola oil)
- 2 cups gluten-free broth (chicken, turkey, or vegetable — verify label)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon poultry seasoning or dried thyme (optional, for turkey gravy)
Free from
- Gluten
- Wheat / Gluten
- Dairy
- Milk
- Peanut
- Tree Nut
- Soy (if soy-free margarine used)
- Egg
- Sesame
- Fish
- Shellfish
Free-from as written — verify each ingredient label yourself, since brands reformulate and cross-contact varies by supplier.
Allergen-safe ingredient swaps
Swap out an ingredient to fit another allergy without losing the result. Each swap notes why it works so you can adapt it to what you have on hand.
Replace cornstarch with arrowroot powder or potato starch for a different thickening texture
Corn is a common allergen for some — arrowroot and potato starch are corn-free alternatives that also work as gluten-free thickeners. Use the same 1:1 ratio by volume.
Use certified gluten-free tamari or coconut aminos instead of Worcestershire sauce (if adding umami)
Traditional Worcestershire sauce contains wheat (from malt vinegar) and anchovies (fish). Tamari (gluten-free soy sauce) or coconut aminos add depth without wheat or fish. Verify tamari is gluten-free.
Substitute dairy-free margarine with refined coconut oil or bacon fat (if not avoiding pork)
Some dairy-free margarines contain soy lecithin or are processed on shared equipment with tree nuts. Refined coconut oil is soy-free and nut-free; bacon fat adds flavor but introduces pork — check for your dietary needs.
Use a gluten-free all-purpose flour blend instead of cornstarch for a more traditional roux texture
Cornstarch creates a glossy, clear gravy; a gluten-free flour blend (rice flour, potato starch, tapioca) makes a more opaque, roux-style gravy. Use 2 tablespoons flour per 1 cup broth for a medium-thick gravy.
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Cross-contact & severe allergies
A “free of” mark on the grid above means the allergen isn't an ingredient — it doesn't mean the item was made in an allergen-free kitchen. Two things matter most:
If your allergy is severe
This guidance is general and can't account for how any single location prepares your food. The restaurant's staff and official allergen menu are the final word — when in doubt, ask, or choose something else.
❓Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, if every packaged ingredient is certified gluten-free. The recipe itself uses cornstarch or rice flour (both naturally gluten-free) and a gluten-free broth. However, cross-contact is possible if your broth is processed in a facility that also handles wheat, or if your cornstarch is not labeled gluten-free. For celiac-safe gravy, choose certified gluten-free brands for broth, starch, and seasonings.
Yes, with careful ingredient selection. Many dairy-free margarines contain soy lecithin. Use refined coconut oil or a soy-free vegan butter instead. Also check your broth — some broths contain soy protein or soy sauce. Choose a broth with no soy ingredients, or make your own from scratch.
Cornstarch is the most common and reliable nut-free, gluten-free thickener. It creates a smooth, glossy gravy. White rice flour is another safe option that produces a more traditional, opaque gravy. Arrowroot powder and potato starch also work well. All are naturally free of peanuts and tree nuts — but verify the label for shared equipment warnings.
No. This recipe uses no eggs. The gravy is thickened entirely by cornstarch (or rice flour) and fat, without any egg-based emulsifiers. It is naturally egg-free. If you add a store-bought gravy enhancer or seasoning blend, check that label for egg ingredients.
Absolutely. This recipe works as a turkey gravy — just use turkey broth (certified gluten-free) and add poultry seasoning or thyme. The texture and flavor are very close to traditional gravy. Make the drippings from your roasted turkey (if the turkey itself is not brined with gluten or dairy) and use them in place of some broth for extra flavor.
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Allergen info changes and varies by location
Recipes, suppliers, and preparation methods change often and differ between locations, so the details here can go out of date or not match your specific restaurant. Always confirm directly with the restaurant and check its official allergen menu before ordering. This page is a general research summary — it is not official information from the brand, and it is not medical advice. If you have a food allergy, decisions about what is safe to eat should be made with the restaurant and, where relevant, your healthcare provider.