Mom’s Vegetarian Gravy – a great full flavored gravy that you’ll want to pour on everything! And, it just happens to be vegetarian, so all your vegetarian guests will love you!
This post may contain affiliate links. I earn a small commission for my endorsement, recommendation, testimonial, and/or link to some products or services from this website. Your purchase helps support this blog at no additional cost to you and allows me to continue bringing you delicious recipes and great information. For more information see here.
If you’d rather skip my helpful tips, tricks, essential cooking information, and delicious similar recipe ideas – and get straight to this recipe – simply scroll to the bottom of the page where you can find the printable recipe card. It’s right there with a pretty bright yellow background.
You’re vegetarian, what do you eat at Thanksgiving?
When I first became a vegetarian I remember people asking what I ate at Thanksgiving. My answer was always something along the lines of, “everything you do, just not the turkey”.
But, I’m a bit wiser now, and now I know the answer isn’t quite that simple.
I mean, many of the side dishes are made with turkey or even in the turkey. The stuffing (my favorite part of the meal), is usually cooked in the bird, or at least made with giblets or poultry broth. That’s why I had to perfect a great vegetarian stuffing (find my recipe here).
And, the gravy is definitely made with turkey or chicken. I tried buying cans of vegetarian gravy years ago. I made them a little better by stirring in a spoonful of sour cream, but they never came even close to the real stuff.
This year, we worked on a great vegetarian gravy
Not only did we work on a gravy, I’d say that the gravy we made is superb! Creamy. Rich. Moist. Full of flavor.
And, as far as I can tell, just as good as the meaty stuff.
Now, it has been years since I’ve had the meaty stuff, but even my husband said this one was great! And, he’s a meat eater! He did say it wasn’t exact, meaning that he would be able to tell the difference, but I still consider this a big win!
Now I can have gravy again on my Thanksgiving meal, my Christmas meal, or any meal in-between!
Mashed potatoes and gravy? Check!
Biscuits and gravy? Check-y-d-check!
Gravy on breakfast? Yeppers!
Our recipe uses Better than Bouillon vegetable base. No, this isn’t a sponsored post for them, it’s just a product that I’ve come to use often around here, and I really love it.
Take a look here through my Amazon affiliate link at Better than Bouillon, and you can buy some while you’re there.
You can use regular veggie broth, or homemade broth as well, just sub in equal parts for the water.
If you like seeing my recipes, connect with me on your favorite social media channel for recipes, photos, and much, much more:
Pinterest, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter!
Kitchen tools you may need for this recipe
Better than Bouillon vegetable base
Mom’s Vegetarian Gravy Recipe
Mom’s Vegetarian Gravy
Mom’s Vegetarian Gravy - a great full flavored gravy that you'll want to pour on everything! And, it just happens to be vegetarian, so all your vegetarian guests will love you!
Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 4 cups water
- 1 ½ tablespoons Better than Bouillon vegetable base
- 1 tablespoon potato starch
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
- freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
In a small saucepan, melt the butter. Mix in the flour, and cook for 2 minutes.
Add in the water, Better than Bouillon, potato starch, salt and pepper, and cook until thickened, about 5 minutes. Mixing well.
Taste for salt and pepper, garnishing with additional pepper if desired. Serve hot.
Recipe Notes
I made a guess at the number of servings, as it will depend on how much each person uses. The recipe makes approximately 4 cups.
cookingtheglobe1 says
I am not vegetarian but this gravy looks and sounds delicious. Thanks for the recipe!
Suzy | The Mediterranean Dish says
Oh my goodness! Excellent gravy!
Garlic + Zest says
I’m not a vegetarian but I would eat that gravy on EVERYTHING!
CookingOnTheWeekends (@cookingweekends) says
I am forever trying to make a delicious vegetarian gravy. Thank you!
Ilona @ Ilona's Passion says
Such a great gravy. I am so amazed that it’s vegetarian. I need to try it:)