Homemade Vegan Sausage
These Homemade Vegan Sausages are juicy, savory, and packed with bold seasoning. Made from simple plant-based ingredients, they have a firm, satisfying texture that works perfectly for breakfast plates, sandwiches, pasta dishes, or grilling.
Once you try making them at home, you’ll see how easy it is to create flavorful meat-free sausages without processed store-bought versions.
🛒 Ingredients
- 1 cup vital wheat gluten
- ½ cup chickpea flour
- 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
- 1 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp fennel seeds
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp salt
Optional additions:
- crushed red pepper flakes (for spice)
- maple syrup (for breakfast sausage flavor)
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Mix Dry Ingredients
In a bowl combine:
- vital wheat gluten
- chickpea flour
- nutritional yeast
- paprika
- fennel
- pepper
- onion powder
- salt
2️⃣ Add Wet Ingredients
Stir in:
- vegetable broth
- soy sauce
- olive oil
- garlic
Mix until a dough forms.
3️⃣ Shape the Sausages
Divide dough into 6–8 portions.
Roll into sausage shapes and wrap loosely in parchment paper or foil.
4️⃣ Steam
Place sausages in a steamer basket.
Steam for 30–35 minutes until firm.
Let cool slightly before unwrapping.
5️⃣ Cook Before Serving
Pan-fry, grill, or bake until browned and slightly crispy.
🍽 Serving Ideas
These vegan sausages are great with:
🍳 vegan breakfast plates
🥪 sausage sandwiches
🍝 pasta dishes
🥗 grain bowls
🌭 hot dog buns with toppings
💡 Helpful Tips
⭐ Do not over-knead the dough or sausages may become too dense.
⭐ Let them rest 10 minutes after steaming for better texture.
⭐ Store in fridge 4–5 days.
⭐ Freeze up to 3 months.
Homemade Vegan Sausage is one of the most satisfying plant-based recipes you can make. With its savory spices and hearty texture, it’s a delicious and versatile alternative that works in countless meals.
