4 ways to make vegetarian gravy

What exactly is gravy, and why isn't it vegetarian? Gravy is traditionally made from the fat which drips off of meat when cooking with little more than a thickener added. Vegetarian gravy, however, adds flavor with a few seasonings and usually uses vegan margarine as a fat.

Making a vegetarian gravy can be a bit more of an art than an exact science, as timing, stirring and heat are everything, just like when making a meat based gravy. So add more or less liquid as needed, but remember, your vegetarian gravy will thicken slightly as it cools just like a non-vegetarian gravy.

Here's a few different recipes to try. Give them a test run before the big Tofurky day!

P.S. If you're already thinking about Thanksgiving, check out my complete guide to vegetarian and vegan Thanksgivings here, or, check out these 8 vegetarian turkey substitutes (no, they're not all Tofurky!)

Someone forward you this email? No Sweat! Sign up here to get your own If you're having trouble viewing this email, click here Follow Us 4 ways to make vegetarian gravy What exactly is gravy, and why isn't it vegetarian? Gravy is traditionally made from the fat which drips off of meat when cooking with little more than a thickener added. Vegetarian gravy, however, adds flavor with a few seasonings and usually uses vegan margarine as a fat. Making a vegetarian gravy can be a bit more of an art than an exact science, as timing, stirring and heat are everything, just like when making a meat based gravy. So add more or less liquid as needed, but remember, your vegetarian gravy will thicken slightly as it cools just like a non-vegetarian gravy. Here's a few different recipes to try. Give them a test run before the big Tofurky day! P.S. If you're already thinking about Thanksgiving, check out my complete guide to vegetarian and vegan Thanksgivings here, or, check out these 8 vegetarian turkey substitutes (no, they're not all Tofurky!) Jolinda Hackett Vegetarian Food Expert A Simple Recipe for Basic Vegetarian Gravy   A basic recipe - no mushrooms, so perfect for those people who seem to hate mushrooms for some reason. Along with margarine (or, use butter if you prefer and you aren't cooking for vegans), this vegetarian gravy recipe calls for onion, flour, garlic, and soy sauce.  Got leftovers? Here's what to do with your vegetarian Thanksgiving leftovers, including gravy.  READ NOW Creamy Vegetarian Miso Gravy Recipe   This vegetarian gravy usually gets high reviews from everyone because it's a bit different than the usually vegetarian and vegan gravies since it relies on miso to give it a great depth of flavor, and, like the basic recipe above, it's also free from mushrooms.   READ NOW A Yummy Vegetarian Mushroom Gravy Recipe   With multiple five-star reviews from users, this is a popular vegetarian mushroom gravy recipe. One reviewer even called it "heavenly". A couple reviewers said it was a bit salty for their personal taste, so cut back a bit on the soy sauce if you're used to lower-salt foods.    READ NOW Featured Articles • Easy Steps for Cutting a Mango and Getting Maximum Pulp • Greek Yogurt Chicken • Paleo Sweet and Salty Broccoli Salad • Peanut Butter Cookie Hack for National Cookie Month • This Pumpkin Cake is Gourd-geous • Healthy, Tasty Flatbreads from Punjab - Missi Roti • Moroccan Potato Cakes (Maakouda) - Traditional Version • A Photo Guide to Shucking Oysters Like a Pro Advertisement About Vegetarian Food  |  Follow Us You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Vegetarian Food newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2015 About.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.