Vegan Sausages

Name: Vegan Sausages
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: Precooked lentils 1 ¼ cup; Potatoes 0.7 lb; Chickpea flour 0.67 cup; Onions &frac13; cup; Extra virgin olive oil 2 ¼ tsp; Sweet Paprika to taste; Thyme to taste; Black pepper to taste; Fine salt to taste; Extra virgin olive oil 1 tbsp; Garlic 1 clove; Thyme to taste

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Difficulty: Difficult
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Serving: 4
Cost: Very low

PRESENTATION

Recipe by
Nicola Sorrentino

This vegan sausage recipe is like bringing a bit of Italy right into your kitchen. Seriously good. It delivers all those beloved flavors in a super tasty plant-based twist. Across Italy, especially up north, people love to experiment with different vegan sausage ingredients like garlic, fennel, and smoked paprika. You know, these elements combine to create a tender and juicy bite that really really reminds you of traditional sausages. Imagine strolling through a street market in Emilia-Romagna or Tuscany, with aromatic smells filling the air. Lentils, chickpeas, or seitan give these sausages a classic meaty texture, yet keep them light and easy to enjoy. Perfect for when you crave something satisfying but not too heavy.

In Italy, these homemade vegan sausage links pop up in all sorts of dishes, from quick pan-fries to golden barbecues. They're pretty versatile—slice them into pasta or pile them onto bread with grilled peppers and onions for a big, savory sandwich. And here's the thing: what makes them special is how customizable they are; the plant-based sausage lets you mess around with various seasonings. Whether you’re grilling them to a crispy perfection or cooking them into a stew, they stay moist inside.

This meatless option? It’s perfect for bringing people together. Appeals to both vegans and those looking for something different, you know? With so many vegan protein sources out there, it’s easy to make these sausages your own. You just switch up spices or add your favorite herbs. While the Italian tradition is strong, this dish offers a modern twist that's light, fun, and perfect for anyone eager to try something new. Whether you're hosting a summer barbecue or hunting for a quick weekday dinner, these vegan sausages bring a bit of Italy to your table, making every meal just a little more exciting and flavorful. Which is great.

INGREDIENTS

Ingredients for the dough: Precooked lentils 1 ¼ cup (300 g); Potatoes 0.7 lb (330 g); Chickpea flour 0.67 cup (80 g); Onions ⅓ cup (60 g); Extra virgin olive oil 2 ¼ tsp (10 g); Sweet Paprika to taste; Thyme to taste; Black pepper to taste; Fine salt to taste

Ingredients for cooking: Extra virgin olive oil 1 tbsp (15 g); Garlic 1 clove; Thyme to taste

Preparation

How to prepare Vegan Sausages

To prepare the vegan sausages, start by cooking the potatoes. Immerse them in cold water 1 and count about 40 minutes from boiling. When you can easily pierce them with a fork 2, they are ready. Set them aside in a bowl until use 3.

Peel and finely chop the onion 4 and add it to the pan along with the extra virgin olive oil 5. Let it stew in the pan for about 8 minutes over medium-low heat 6.

Once the onion is stewed, add the drained pre-cooked lentils to the pan 7 and, with the help of a potato masher, also add the boiled potatoes 8. Season with a pinch of salt 9 and pepper.

Flavor the vegan sausage mixture with fresh thyme 10 and sweet paprika 11. At this point, add the chickpea flour 12

Mix the ingredients well, stirring well and cooking over low heat for the last 4 minutes 13. Once the sausage mixture has cooled, take 100 grams, shape it into a sausage, and place it on a piece of plastic wrap 14. Roll the sausage to better shape it and seal the two ends. Using the plastic wrap, create the shape of a sausage 15 and let them chill in the fridge for 1 hour.

Heat a pan with extra virgin olive oil and place the chilled sausages 16. Flavor with garlic cloves 17 and fresh thyme 18

Cook the sausages for about 10 minutes over medium heat 19, turning them gently, being careful not to break them 19. Once golden on all sides, the vegan sausages are ready to be served 21!