Savory vegetarian sausage is cooked with onions, garlic, herbs and spices and enveloped in a creamy white sauce to produce a vegetarian version of one of the most beloved American comfort dishes. This Vegetarian Sausage Gravy recipe is so deliciously creamy and rich in flavor, even the most avid carnivores will love it!
Here is the dialogue that took place between me and my husband after I handed him a plate of this vegetarian sausage gravy and biscuits without saying a word about it being vegetarian:
Him: Â “Very, very good. Â Better than most sausage gravies you find in restaurants.”
Me: Â “Really?
And I have to agree: when it comes to flavor this vegetarian sausage gravy doesn’t miss a beat. And the silky creamy texture of this sauce drizzled over your favorite flaky biscuits makes for an utterly irresistible meal.
We’ve always been a very health-conscious family, emphasizing eating whole foods and lots of homegrown veggies, cooking from scratch, limiting junk food, and avoiding certain things altogether. And that desire to eat healthy also includes not eating a ton of meat and regularly incorporating meatless dishes into our meal plan.  I developed this recipe in an effort to “clone” one our favorite dishes into a meatless alternative and I’m happy to say it was a success.
When I was developing this recipe I tried several options and my favorite for flavor and texture was the sausage patties from MorningStar Farms. That was several years ago and no doubt there are additional options on the market now. Use your favorite vegetarian sausage.
Sausage gravy is a quintessential American comfort dish that is enjoyed for any mealtime, whether it’s breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner. Serve the gravy over freshly made biscuits with a piece of fruit for breakfast or with a veggie or salad for lunch or dinner. For the best flaky biscuits, be sure to try our BEST EVER Buttermilk Biscuits!
Vegetarian Sausage Gravy Recipe
Let’s get started!
Finely chop up the veggie sausages, onion, garlic, parsley, sage and thyme.
Heat the butter in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the onions 8-10 minutes until golden and beginning to brown.
Add the garlic and cook for another minute.
Add the veggie sausage and cook for 4-5 minutes until lightly browned.
Sprinkle the flour over the mixture, stir to incorporate, and cook for a minute.
Pour in the milk (and heavy cream, if using), stirring constantly to prevent lumps.
Stir until smooth and add the vegetable bouillon, salt, pepper and cayenne. Â Bring to a simmer, stirring regularly, and cook until the sauce is thickened.
Add the parsley, sage and thyme and simmer for another minute. Â Add salt and pepper to taste.
Serve immediately over freshly baked biscuits and garnish with chopped fresh parsley.
Enjoy!
Vegetarian Sausage Gravy
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 medium yellow onion , finely diced
- 1 clove garlic , minced
- 8 ounces vegetarian sausage (I'm using Morningstar Farms Original Veggie Sausage Patties, thawed and finely chopped
- 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 cups whole milk or combination of milk and cream , vegans use cashew milk or non-dairy milk of choice
- 2 teaspoons vegetable bouillon base or 1 cube vegetable bouillon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh sage or 1/4 teaspoon dried ground sage
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme or 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
- 8 buttermilk biscuits , cut in half (click link for our biscuit recipe)
Instructions
- Heat the butter in a medium skillet over medium-high heat and cook the onions 8-10 minutes until golden and beginning to brown. Add the garlic and cook for another minute. Add the veggie sausage and cook for another 3-4 minutes. Sprinkle the flour over the mixture and stir to incorporate, cooking for another minute.
- While stirring constantly to prevent lumps, pour in the milk and heavy cream. Stir until smooth. Add the vegetable bouillon, salt, pepper and cayenne. Bring to a simmer and stir until thickened. Add the parsley, sage and thyme and simmer for another 2 minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste.Serve immediately over the biscuits. Garnish with some additional chopped fresh parsley.
Notes
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Originally published on The Daring Gourmet July 8, 2014
cw says
I would use the garden bugger for a breakfast quiche….add some eggs, cheese, and potatoes – yumm!
injaynesworld says
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injaynesworld says
Breakfast burger on an English muffin with scrambled eggs and ketchup.
Ann says
I eat several Morningstar Farms products and LOVE THEM! My favorite is the Mediterranean Chickpea burger. I zap it in the micro for 30 seconds, then slice it up and add to scrambled egg whites & herbs, topped with a tbsp. of parm cheese and fresh parsley & diced grape tomatoes from my garden. YUMMO!
kelly says
Always looking for something healthy for breakfast with my granddaughter. I could make some awesome sandwiches for her with these!
latanya says
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latanya says
I would use the sausage in an egg frittata
Susan Smith says
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Susan Smith says
I would cut up the MorningStar Farms® Original Sausage Patties and use them in a sausage and cheese omelet.
Cathy Ballenger says
I top my salad with chopped Morningstar Buffalo Chik’n Nuggets, wheat rotini, and southwest salad dressing. YUM!
Tina M says
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Tina M says
I’d use Veggie Burgers make some veggies wraps.
Houseonahillorg says
I LOVE these patties and my favorite thing to do is lightly brown them, add a slice of vegan spread and put them on greek bread slightly toasted … a quick “sausage” sandwich :-)
Cynthia Conley (@clc408) says
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Cynthia Conley (@clc408) says
I would chop up the Morningstar Farms sausage patties for a pizza topping.