Vegetarian Sausages

Elevate your plant-based cooking with these hearty and flavorful Vegetarian Sausages! Made from wholesome ingredients like protein-packed canned chickpeas, rolled oats, and vital wheat gluten, these sausages deliver the perfect balance of texture and nutrition. Infused with aromatic garlic, smoked paprika, and earthy cumin, each bite is bursting with bold, smoky flavor. The recipe incorporates a simple yet effective steaming and pan-frying technique, ensuring the sausages are tender on the inside with a satisfyingly crispy exterior. Perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, these vegetarian sausages are versatile enough to pair with your favorite sides or star in dishes like casseroles and sandwiches. Quick to prepare and irresistibly delicious, they’re a must-try for any plant-based kitchen!

Nutriscore Rating: 79/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 400 grams canned chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
• 100 grams rolled oats
• 50 grams bread crumbs
• 1 onion (finely diced)
• 2 garlic cloves (minced)
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons sunflower or olive oil
• 100 grams vital wheat gluten
• 100 milliliters water or vegetable stock

Directions

Step 1

Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook for 3–4 minutes until softened. Add the minced garlic and cook for another 1–2 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.

Step 2

In a food processor, combine the chickpeas, rolled oats, bread crumbs, cooked onion and garlic mixture, soy sauce, smoked paprika, cumin, thyme, salt, and black pepper. Pulse until the mixture becomes a slightly coarse paste but still has some texture.

Step 3

Add the vital wheat gluten and water (or vegetable stock) to the chickpea mixture. Pulse again until the mixture starts to come together into a dough-like consistency. You may need to scrape down the sides of the food processor a few times.

Step 4

Transfer the mixture to a clean surface and knead it for 2–3 minutes until it becomes elastic. Divide the dough into 8 equal portions and shape each portion into a sausage-like log.

Step 5

Wrap each sausage tightly in a piece of aluminum foil, twisting the ends to seal. Make sure the foil is secure to hold the shape during steaming.

Step 6

Set up a steamer over a pot of simmering water. Steam the sausages for 25 minutes. After steaming, allow them to cool slightly before unwrapping.

Step 7

Once unwrapped, heat the remaining tablespoon of oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Fry the sausages for 2–3 minutes on each side until golden brown and slightly crisp.

Step 8

Serve the vegetarian sausages hot with your favorite sides or use them in recipes such as casseroles, sandwiches, or stir-fries!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(926.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1806.1

Total Fat 49.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 6.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3892.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 218.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 40.7g	0%
Total Sugars 23.8g
Protein 130.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 568.6mg	0%
Iron 21.9mg	0%
Potassium 2269.3mg	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: 24.4%

Protein: 28.3%

Carbs: 47.4%