Vegetarian Sausage Gravy

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:

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.  Bring to a simmer, stirring regularly, and cook until the sauce is thickened.

Add the parsley, sage and thyme and simmer for another minute.  Add salt and pepper to taste.

Serve immediately over freshly baked biscuits and garnish with chopped fresh parsley.

Enjoy!

Vegetarian Sausage Gravy

Kimberly Killebrew

This vegetarian sausage gravy is so deliciously creamy and rich in flavor, even carnivores won't miss the meat!

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4.90 from 19 votes

Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 25 minutes mins

Course Entree, Gravy, Main Course, Sauce

Cuisine American, Vegetarian

Servings 4

Calories 515 kcal

Ingredients

 

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• 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

Nutrition info is for gravy only.  

Nutrition

Calories: 515kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 41mg | Sodium: 1724mg | Potassium: 485mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 758IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 231mg | Iron: 15mg

Keyword Meatless Sausage Gravy, Vegetarian Sausage Gravy

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Originally published on The Daring Gourmet July 8, 2014