Vegetarian Sweet and Spicy Little Smokies

Elevate your next party spread with these irresistible Vegetarian Sweet and Spicy Little Smokies! This plant-based twist on a classic appetizer pairs tender vegetarian mini sausages with a rich, glossy glaze that's the perfect balance of sweet, smoky, and spicy. The sauce, made with a flavorful blend of ketchup, brown sugar, maple syrup, soy sauce, and a hint of sriracha, is simmered to perfection and clings deliciously to every bite. Ready in just 20 minutes, these easy-to-make vegan cocktail sausages are ideal for holiday gatherings, game days, or any occasion that calls for bold, crowd-pleasing flavors. Serve them warm with toothpicks for a fuss-free appetizer that’s sure to disappear in minutes!

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 12 ounces Vegetarian mini sausages
• 3 tablespoons Ketchup
• 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons Maple syrup
• 1 tablespoon Soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free option)
• 1 teaspoon Apple cider vinegar
• 2 teaspoons Sriracha (or any hot sauce)
• 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder

Directions

Step 1

In a medium saucepan, combine the ketchup, brown sugar, maple syrup, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, sriracha, smoked paprika, and garlic powder.

Step 2

Heat the saucepan over medium heat, whisking the mixture until the ingredients are well combined and the sugar has dissolved, about 3-4 minutes.

Step 3

Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer gently for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it slightly thickens.

Step 4

While the sauce is simmering, add the vegetarian mini sausages to the pan. Stir to coat the sausages evenly with the sauce.

Step 5

Cover the pan and let the sausages cook on low heat for 7-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are heated through and fully glazed with the sauce.

Step 6

Remove from heat and transfer to a serving dish. Serve warm with toothpicks as a party appetizer or as part of a meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(466.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1057.2

Total Fat 47.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 6.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3996.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 94.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 14.5g	0%
Total Sugars 61.1g
Protein 69.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 163.1mg	0%
Iron 11.1mg	0%
Potassium 1232.7mg	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: 39.7%

Protein: 25.6%

Carbs: 34.7%