Vegan Homemade Merguez Sausage

Elevate your plant-based cooking with this bold and flavorful Vegan Homemade Merguez Sausage recipe! Crafted from a blend of vital wheat gluten and chickpea flour for a perfectly meaty texture, these sausages are infused with aromatic spices like smoked paprika, cumin, coriander, and a touch of cayenne for the authentic North African-inspired kick. A savory combination of tomato paste, soy sauce, and maple syrup adds depth and balance to the flavor profile. Gently steamed and then grilled or pan-fried to perfection, these vegan merguez sausages are ideal for serving in wraps, on a bun with your favorite toppings, or as the star of a plant-based feast. Ready in just an hour, this recipe is a must-try for anyone craving hearty vegan comfort food with a smoky, spicy twist!

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup Vital wheat gluten
• 0.25 cup Chickpea flour
• 2 tablespoons Nutritional yeast
• 1 tablespoon Smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Ground coriander
• 0.5 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon Allspice
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.75 cup Vegetable broth
• 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 tablespoon Soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon Maple syrup

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the dry ingredients: vital wheat gluten, chickpea flour, nutritional yeast, smoked paprika, ground cumin, ground coriander, cayenne pepper, allspice, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.

Step 2

In a separate bowl, whisk together the wet ingredients: vegetable broth, tomato paste, olive oil, soy sauce, and maple syrup.

Step 3

Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients, and mix with a spatula until a rough dough forms.

Step 4

Knead the dough gently for a few minutes until it becomes elastic and well combined, being careful not to over-knead.

Step 5

Divide the dough into 4 equal parts. Roll each piece into a sausage shape, approximately 5-6 inches long.

Step 6

Wrap each sausage tightly in parchment paper, twisting the ends to secure, and then wrap again in aluminum foil to create a firm seal.

Step 7

Steam the wrapped sausages for 30 minutes. Ensure the water stays at a gentle boil to maintain consistent steam.

Step 8

Once steamed, allow the sausages to cool before unwrapping them.

Step 9

To finish, lightly fry or grill the sausages for a few minutes until browned and slightly crispy on the outside.

Step 10

Serve warm in your favorite dish or enjoy on a bun with toppings of choice.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(532.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1288.2

Total Fat 24.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 3.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.9g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3483.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 84.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 14.9g	0%
Total Sugars 15.5g
Protein 189.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 440.7mg	0%
Iron 20.3mg	0%
Potassium 1687.9mg	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: 16.6%

Protein: 57.8%

Carbs: 25.6%