Vegan Sausage Recipe
Flavorful, protein-packed vegan sausages made from beans, spices, and vital wheat gluten. Perfect for grilling, pan-frying, or adding to pasta and bowls.
Equipment
- Steamer Basket
Ingredients
Base Ingredients
- 1 cup cooked white beans mashed
- 1 cup vital wheat gluten
- 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
Liquid Ingredients
- ¾ cup vegetable broth
- 1 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Seasonings
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp dried thyme
- ½ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- In a bowl, mash the cooked white beans until mostly smooth.
- Add vital wheat gluten, nutritional yeast, and all seasonings. Mix to combine.
- Pour in vegetable broth, soy sauce, and olive oil. Stir until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough for 1–2 minutes until elastic. Do not over-knead or sausages become tough.
- Divide into 6 portions, shape into logs, and wrap tightly in foil.
- Steam for 40–45 minutes until firm.
- Unwrap and pan-fry for extra crispiness, or cool and refrigerate for later use.
Notes
Add fennel seeds for an 'Italian sausage' flavor, or cayenne for a spicy variation.