Vegetarian Homemade Merguez Sausage

Elevate your plant-based cooking with this irresistible recipe for Vegetarian Homemade Merguez Sausage, a flavorful twist on the classic North African favorite. Crafted from extra-firm tofu and chickpea flour, these smoky, spiced sausages are infused with aromatic toasted cumin, coriander, and fennel seeds, along with a fiery kick of harissa paste and vibrant fresh herbs like parsley and cilantro. Perfectly golden and crisp on the outside, they deliver a hearty texture and bold flavor in every bite. Ready in just under an hour, these vegan merguez sausages are delicious served with fluffy couscous, grilled veggies, or stuffed into a pita with salad and a dollop of yogurt sauce. If you're looking for a satisfying and protein-packed vegetarian recipe that doesn't skimp on taste, this is the ultimate meal to try!

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 14 oz Extra-firm tofu
• 2 tbsp Olive oil
• 1 cup Chickpea flour
• 3 cloves Garlic
• 1 tsp Coriander seeds
• 1 tsp Cumin seeds
• 1 tsp Fennel seeds
• 2 tsp Paprika
• 1 tbsp Harissa paste
• 1 tsp Salt
• 0.5 tsp Black pepper
• 0.25 cup Fresh parsley
• 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro
• 0.5 cup Water
• 1 tbsp Lemon juice

Directions

Step 1

Drain and press the extra-firm tofu to remove as much water as possible. Crumble the tofu into a large mixing bowl.

Step 2

In a small skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the coriander seeds, cumin seeds, and fennel seeds. Toast them for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, then grind them into a powder using a spice grinder or mortar and pestle.

Step 3

Add the ground spices to the crumbled tofu along with chickpea flour, finely minced garlic, paprika, harissa paste, salt, black pepper, chopped fresh parsley, and chopped fresh cilantro.

Step 4

Add the water and lemon juice to the bowl. Mix everything together until well combined. The mixture should be slightly moist but hold together when pressed.

Step 5

Divide the mixture into 8 equal parts and shape each part into a sausage about 4 inches long.

Step 6

Preheat a non-stick pan over medium heat. Lightly grease the pan with olive oil. Cook the vegetarian sausages for 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally, until they are browned on all sides.

Step 7

Serve hot with a side of couscous, grilled vegetables, or in a pita with fresh salad and yogurt sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(746.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1401.3

Total Fat 72.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 10.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2715.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 102.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 27.9g	0%
Total Sugars 18.1g
Protein 94.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 2909.9mg	0%
Iron 22.5mg	0%
Potassium 2471.0mg	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: 45.3%

Protein: 26.1%

Carbs: 28.5%