Vegan Brazilian Sausage

Discover a plant-based twist on a Brazilian classic with this flavorful Vegan Brazilian Sausage recipe! Perfectly spiced with smoked paprika, cumin, and a hint of liquid smoke, this hearty sausage combines black beans and textured vegetable protein (TVP) for a protein-packed, satisfying texture. Enhanced with a touch of maple syrup for balance and nutritional yeast for depth, it’s a deliciously smoky and savory option for vegans and non-vegans alike. The easy-to-make dough comes together in just 20 minutes, and after lightly pan-frying, you’ll get beautifully browned sausages ready to pair with rice, beans, or your favorite salad. Ideal for weeknight dinners or a fun culinary adventure, this recipe captures the essence of Brazilian cuisine in a wholesome, vegan-friendly way.

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup black beans
• 1 cup textured vegetable protein (TVP)
• 1 cup boiling water
• 1 medium onion
• 3 garlic cloves
• 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon liquid smoke
• 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
• 2 tablespoons coconut oil
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Start by draining and rinsing the black beans thoroughly, then mash them in a large mixing bowl until mostly smooth but with some texture remaining.

Step 2

In another bowl, combine the textured vegetable protein (TVP) with the boiling water. Stir well and allow to sit for 5 minutes until rehydrated.

Step 3

Finely chop the onion and garlic. In a skillet over medium heat, add 1 tablespoon of coconut oil. Sauté the onion and garlic until softened and fragrant, about 3-5 minutes.

Step 4

Add the onion and garlic mixture to the mashed black beans, then add the rehydrated TVP. Mix well.

Step 5

To the bean and TVP mixture, add the smoked paprika, ground cumin, maple syrup, soy sauce, liquid smoke, nutritional yeast, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper. Stir until all the ingredients are evenly distributed.

Step 6

Gradually add the all-purpose flour to the mixture, stirring constantly until the ingredients come together into a firm dough. You should be able to form the mixture into sausage shapes without it sticking too much to your hands.

Step 7

Divide the mixture into 4 equal parts. Shape each part into a log shape approximately 4-5 inches long.

Step 8

Heat the remaining tablespoon of coconut oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.

Step 9

Cook the sausages in the skillet, turning occasionally, for about 8-10 minutes or until they are browned all over.

Step 10

Serve the vegan Brazilian sausages hot, with your choice of accompaniments such as rice, beans, or a fresh salad.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1012.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1723.0

Total Fat 34.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 23.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 4160.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 218.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 46.8g	0%
Total Sugars 30.4g
Protein 136.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 534.8mg	0%
Iron 31.7mg	0%
Potassium 4628.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 17.9%

Protein: 31.5%

Carbs: 50.6%