Vegetarian Sausage Gravy
Ingredients
- 3 tbspbutter
- 1 mediumyellow onion
, finely diced
- 1 clovegarlic
, minced
- 8 ozvegetarian sausage
(i'm using morningstar farms original veggie sausage patties, thawed and finely chopped
- 4 tbspall-purpose flour
- 2 ½ cwhole milk or combination of milk and cream
, vegans use cashew milk or non-dairy milk of choice
- 2 tspvegetable bouillon base or 1 cube vegetable bouillon
- ½ tspsalt
- ¼ tspfreshly ground black pepper
- ¼ tspcayenne pepper
- 2 tbspchopped fresh parsley
- 1 tspchopped fresh sage
or 1/4 teaspoon dried ground sage
- 1 tspchopped fresh thyme
or 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
- 8buttermilk biscuits)
, cut in half (click link for our biscuit recipe
Directions
- 1
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.
- 2
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.
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About this Recipe
Looking for a rich, creamy gravy that skips the meat but keeps all the flavor? This vegetarian sausage gravy delivers hearty satisfaction, proving that meatless comfort food can be just as indulgent and satisfying as the classic. It’s a dish that genuinely delights, offering all the warmth without compromise. This meatless sausage gravy is so deliciously creamy and rich in flavor, even carnivores won't miss the meat!
The secret to this gravy's irresistible appeal lies in the careful layering of flavors. Using a quality vegetarian sausage, like MorningStar Farms original veggie sausage patties, provides a fantastic savory base. Finely diced yellow onion and minced garlic are sautéed to create aromatic depth, which then beautifully melds with fresh parsley, sage, and thyme, ensuring every spoonful is bursting with complex, earthy notes. It’s a masterful blend that makes the vegetarian sausage gravy truly shine.
You can expect a lusciously thick and creamy gravy with a robust, savory profile. The texture is wonderfully smooth, punctuated by tender bits of vegetarian sausage and finely diced onion, providing a delightful chew. A touch of cayenne pepper adds a gentle warmth that balances the richness, making each bite incredibly satisfying. This is a truly comforting dish that feels both familiar and exciting, perfect for a cozy morning or a comforting dinner.
For those looking to adapt this recipe, there are several straightforward options. To make this vegetarian sausage gravy entirely vegan, simply swap the butter for a plant-based alternative and use a non-dairy milk like cashew milk. While MorningStar Farms is suggested, feel free to experiment with your favorite brand of vegetarian sausage. If fresh herbs aren't available, the recipe handily provides measurements for using dried ground sage and dried thyme leaves instead, ensuring you can still achieve fantastic flavor. You can also vary the heat by adjusting the amount of cayenne pepper to your preference.
Serve this incredibly flavorful vegetarian sausage gravy generously over warm, flaky buttermilk biscuits for the ultimate comfort food experience. It’s the perfect centerpiece for a leisurely weekend brunch or a satisfying, hearty weeknight meal that will leave everyone feeling nourished and content.