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Vegan Tofu Sausage Gravy

Smother your biscuits with a creamy sausage gravy made with 100% vegan ingredients. This classic southern dish is easy to make and it's the perfect addition to your savory breakfast plates.

Vegan tofu sauasge gravy in a gray bowl
by Aly Michell Dated: November 25, 2020 Last Modified: August 28, 2023 8 Comments
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If you’ve been craving the traditional sausage gravy, but need it to be plant-based and meat-free, it’s possible. With my vegan tofu sausage gravy, you’re getting all the flavor and none of the pork or dairy. 

Sausage gravy is typically made with pork sausage, flour, salt, black pepper, and milk. It's a popular, classic dish in the South, but is now enjoyed in many parts of the United States.

The dish usually served both for breakfast - but honestly, there doesn't have to be any rules. Have it any time of the day. I love it best on top of a warm, homemade biscuit.

The gravy can also be enjoyed with mashed potatoes, home fries, vegan “chicken” fried steak, or over a breakfast scramble. 

If you're looking for a traditional gravy for Thanksgiving, go for a homemade brown mushroom gravy.

Because I wanted to keep this recipe similar to its original, while keeping affordability in mind, we’re going with the same flavors and keeping the flour - apologies my gluten-free folks. 

Vegan tofu sausage with all-purpose flour stirred in

Gluten-free flour can be a great alternative, but they can be on the pricer side and difficult to find - depending on access. 

So, we’re just keeping it affordable and easy and just going with old-fashioned, all-purpose flour. Besides, it gets the job done.

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Recipe Notes

Soy milk slowly being added to tofu cumbles
  1. We’re using homemade, vegan sausage crumbles for this recipe, which made with firm or extra-firm tofu. Not silken - that one’s too soft. Leave that for another recipe and another day. 
  2. Slowly add the water and soy milk with the tofu. The sauce will thicken as it further cooks. Additionally, when the flour and milk/water mixture simmers together, it'll create a light-golden colored gravy.

How To Thicken Gravy? 

Close-up of meatless tofu sausage gravy

Changing the texture of the gravy is easy. If you prefer a thinner gravy, add more water. If you prefer a thicker gravy, either add more flour or simmer for a bit longer.

Keep in mind that the gravy will initially be thin, but will thicken up as it simmers for a few minutes. Just be sure to adjust the salt and pepper accordingly.

How To Store

The gravy is best eaten rightaway, but it can be stored and used later.

Store the gravy in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

To reheat, warm the gravy over medium-low heat in a saucepan until warm. It will be thick - add a bit of water or soy milk until thin enough to your liking.

Pinnable for Pinterest. Tofu sausage gravy collage
Vegan tofu sauasge gravy in a gray bowl

Vegan Tofu Sausage Gravy

Aly Michell
Creamy, packed with flavor tofu sausage gravy is a perfect addition to your breakfast feast.
4.72 from 7 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 24 minutes mins
Total Time 30 minutes mins
Course Breakfast, Lunch, Side Dish, Sides
Cuisine American, Southern Food, Vegetarian
Servings 4
Calories 219 kcal

Ingredients
  

Tofu Sausage Seasoning + Sauce Mix 

  • 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast
  • ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder

Pan-Fried Tofu Sausage

  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 19 ounces firm or extra-firm tofu drained, pressed
  • 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup soy milk plain, unsweetened
  • 1 tablespoon vegan butter I use Melt Organic
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

Tofu Sausage Seasoning + Sauce Mix 

  • In a small bowl, whisk together reduced-sodium soy sauce, water, nutritional yeast, smoked paprika, oregano, garlic powder, and chili powder. Set aside.

Pan-Fried Tofu Sausage

  • Set a large non-stick pan, skillet, or wok over high heat and add the oil.
  • Next, crumble the firm tofu with your hands or with a fork and transfer it into a non-stick pan. Cook and occasionally stir the tofu for about 10-15 minutes or so until some of the pieces begin to turn golden-brown.
  • Pour the seasoning and sauce mixture over the tofu and cook for another 10 minutes.

The Gravy

  • Reduce heat to medium. Pour the flour to the tofu sausage. Stir and cook for 5 minutes.
  • Next, slowly whisk in the water and soy milk and cook for about 5-7 minutes, until thick enough. Stir in vegan butter and salt + pepper to taste.

Nutrition

Serving: 1-ServingCalories: 219kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 14gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 1gSodium: 409mgPotassium: 361mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 473IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 128mgIron: 3mg
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About Aly Michell

Over 10+ years of plant-based eating and cooking on a budget!

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  1. Lisa

    October 04, 2024 at 11:16 am

    4 stars
    Really nice base recipe! I recommend making another batch of the spice mixture adding onion powder and a lot of sage to it. I also added a tablespoon of maple syrup. Add the 2nd mixture to the milk gravy. I did initially make recipe as written and for my taste, I needed more flavor.

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  2. Gina

    April 21, 2024 at 8:47 am

    5 stars
    Yes, it does have the flavor of sausage gravy. I added a good amount of pepper and some salt to achieve this. Some of my chunks of "sausage" were somewhat big. I was afraid to get them too small but next time I'd make sure they are all pretty small, the bigger chucks give away the tofu and lack of flavor in those bites. I like how quick and easy it is with ingredients I almost always have on hand. I will probably make it again.

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  3. Sarah

    February 19, 2024 at 6:23 pm

    5 stars
    Excellent recipe! The gravy was absolutely chef's kiss. I tasted it after putting in all the ingredients and decided to add some mushroom extract/powder. That ended up being exactly what it needed. Best vegan gravy I've ever made!

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    • Aly Michell

      February 20, 2024 at 10:07 am

      Hey, Sarah! Thank you so much for trying out the recipe! I am glad you loved it!

      Reply
  4. Laura

    November 22, 2023 at 5:53 am

    4 stars
    We made this on Thanksgiving Eve breakfast today. Modified the cooking method but followed the ingredient list.
    I have an adversion to frying tofu and baked it for the same amount of time on a silpat covered cookie sheet at 400F. Family was very pleased. Will add some liquid smoke next time. I only had 14 oz container of tofu and squeezed it before crumbling. Thanks so much!!

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    • Aly Michell

      November 26, 2023 at 12:38 pm

      Hey Laura! Thank you so much for trying out the recipe! Very happy your family loved it!

      Reply
  5. Sylvia W

    November 26, 2020 at 8:45 pm

    5 stars
    Ever since this NY gal moved to Florida I have been so jealous of folks eating their biscuits and gravy on those rare occasions when I go out for breakfast - it smells wonderful, and the people look so happy 😉
    As it is, I have a major allergy to anything containing cow milk, and have been working at cutting back on meat (not vegan, but definitely putting plant-based in the front lines in my menu rotation).
    This sounds like just what I need, and the tofu adds the protein I need to keep my doctor happy (at my age - 66 - I have been advised to up my protein significantly). Looking forward to trying this!

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  6. Sahil Saini

    November 25, 2020 at 2:03 pm

    5 stars
    Can't wait to try this recipe tomorrow!
    Thank you for sharing a unique way to make plant based gravy.

    Reply
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