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Homemade Vegan Italian Spiced Sausages

2/12/2016 18 Comments
 
When I first transitioned to a vegan lifestyle I stumbled upon Tofurkey's Italian Sausages at at local Trader Joe's in southern California. Curious, I picked up a package and tried them out. A hint of spice, packed with flavor, the ability to cut into slices, fry in a log, in slices, crumble, bake...and it tasted way better than I hoped for. I was hooked. Every time I went to Trader Joe's or a health food store I'd pick up a package if they had them. 
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When my husband and I traveled and wed in 2011, we lived in Arkansas for a spell. Way out in the country. It was a big deal to go to the health food store and buy some Tofurkey. Even if it was double the price than in CA, those little links brought comfort to our home. We've since traveled around a lot in our travel trailer and there are so many times that the magical Tofurkey links are not available. Tear. So many small towns along the way that have probably never even heard of the alternative sausage links. What is a girl to do? Make them. Roll up your sleeves and create something special. 
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This recipe is SO worth it, I can't even tell you how much you and others will thank you. My husband perked up when he saw what I was up to. The intense flavor from the spice mix, garlic, beans, herbs, mushrooms and more make these a keeper. Thankfully they turned out better than I hoped for. The flavor and smell is unbeatable. I even put them to the test. I sliced them, I fried them as logs, in slices and crumbled as ground sausage. All worked better than hoped for, each time creating a delightful meal. 
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Spices:
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp Paprika
  • 1/2 Tbsp Cayenne (less if desired)
  • 1/2 Tbsp Dried Sage
  • 1/2 Tbsp Dried Basil
  • 1/2 Tbsp Dried Oregano
  • 1/2 tsp Red Pepper Flakes (+/- as desired)
  • 1 tsp Sea Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Ground Black Pepper
  • 1/8 tsp All Spice

Ingredients:
  • 3 Cups Cannellini Beans (or Great White Northern)
  • 3 TBSP Tamari Sauce (Use Coconut Amino for Soy-free)
  • 2 TBSP Rice vinegar 
  • 1/2 Cup Diced Red Onion
  • 4 Cloves Garlic - Minced
  • 1 1/2 Heaping Cup Diced Mushrooms
  • 2 tsp Guar Gum
  • 1/3 Cup Corn Flour (Harina de Maiz)
  • 1/2 Cup Oats
  • 1 Tbsp Flax Meal with 1/4 Cup Warm Water; Mixed together and set aside.

Peaceful Preparation:
  1. Mix together all of the ingredients and spices in a large bowl until well combined. 
  2. Mash together the ingredients with a potato masher until very fine, mixed together and only a few small chunks of beans remain. 
  3. For best results, refrigerate overnight. Otherwise, proceed to steam. Divide into 8 sections. Take a piece of foil, line it with parchment paper, shape the vegan sausage into a sausage shape, roll it up and twist the ends. Complete until you have 8 sausages.
  4. Steam for 30 minutes, thicker sausages may have to steam longer to firm up. Allow to cool for 10+ minutes. The longer they cool, the easier they are to handle. I was able to carefully unwrap and use immediately. They are best when placed in the fridge for 4+ hours, they transform to firm sausages. When ready unwrap, enjoy steamed, baked, sliced, fried, crumbled or as your heart desires! 
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You may also like these other two sausage recipes:
Homemade Spiced Sausage

Homemade Vegan Sausage
Ways to Enjoy This Recipe:

Meatless Meal: Italian Spiced Sausage with Roasted Potatoes and Asparagus
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Vegano Zuppa Toscana 
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In a bun with onions and peppers! 
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Mmm! This is made by Jack known as @gone2happyplace on Instagram.

He said: 
"omg these are great."? "..I used my pressure cooker to steam them for 10 minutes. I've eaten two and they came out perfect." 


He also said:

"Omg so versatile!! Made this Cuban dish called Picadillo that's tomatoey chili with raisins and green olive. I had made a simple chili and said...Hmm...Wonder if I crumbled in one of those sausages!! It did make the chili less runny for the meal but as a "meat" chili...Pretty darn good. :)"

He also used it as a meat sub in pitas, a "tasty protein source in a breakfast protein bowl I threw together, Shepherd's Pie, and sausage patties for breakfast topped with maple syrup and next to some pancakes. Total boss recipe!!! :). Freeze great btw in the foil and let thaw in advance of use."

WOW, great feedback!!! What are you waiting for? Lets get cookin'! :) 
Random Recipe of the day: World Fusion Tofu Scramble with House Fries
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18 Comments
Caroline Sabourin
2/19/2016 05:51:55 pm

Hiya,

Love your recipes. Would love to try making these vegan Italian sausages but cannot find guar gum. What do you propose as an alternative?

Sincerely,
Caroline

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Christa Clark link
2/21/2016 08:35:02 am

Hi Caroline,

I'm so happy you love my recipes! The Italian sausages are great. For an alternative you can use xanthan gum, Psyllium fiber, Chia Seeds, Ground Flax Seeds or Agar Aga. Let me know how it goes!

With love,
Christa

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Christa Clark link
2/21/2016 08:36:20 am

Oops, that was Agar Agar. :) Here is a link with more information: http://gluten-free-bread.org/5-alternatives-to-xanthan-gum-and-guar-gum-in-gluten-free-baking

Caroline Sabourin
2/21/2016 11:59:00 am

thanks and will do :)

BB
3/12/2016 10:11:10 am

Thanks for this delicious recipe you inspire me to get out of my vegetarian's borders!! I made it yesterday and just put it in the steemer. hope they'll be as hard as yours. I have a little question...
i only had the Agar Agar and just mixed the powder with the others ingredients the same way you made with Guar Gum .... i askto my self maybe i could disolvend in water first? i hope is ok! i'll give you some news soon ^_^ but if you have advices.... I take any! :o)

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Christa Clark link
3/12/2016 10:32:12 am

You're most welcome! I'm so happy you were inspired to make some! Once they cool or better yet refrigerate after being steamed they should be nearly perfect. I think the Agar Agar should be fine, mixing in water first would only help, either way is okay! Let me know how it went. Thanks for trying it. Much love, Christa

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Bb
5/21/2019 02:49:22 am

Hi Christa!
I made a chorizo seitan lately but did'nt like the taste. Your sausage recipe have more savor but not so hard...
Wonder if i can add some seitan to your recipe... but don't know wich ingredient take out insted? Any advices please?
Looking forward 😘😘

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Christa Clark link
5/22/2019 06:46:06 pm

Hey BB,

The seitan can have a strong flavor, but such a lovely "meaty" texture, no? :) It does make things firmer that is for sure. Hmmm...you could easily skip the corn flour and oats and sub in the seitan? It may be the beans that make these a little soft. Have you tried this recipe? I think this one is more straightforward on how to sub in seitan: https://www.artisticvegan.com/blog/smoked-apple-sage-sausages-vegan-soy-oil-gluten-free-av-show-35#/. Hope that helps! Let me know how it goes. Perhaps I need to make a seitan version. xo 😘

Bb
5/23/2019 01:38:50 am

Thanks you for the replay! I would try this other recipe. I love sage and garbazo flour! I just made some tortillas with. By mistake 😅 but what a delicious mistake!!

Melanie Shaw
7/29/2017 01:16:17 pm

Can you use another flour if you don't have the corn flour?

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Christa link
7/31/2017 07:39:04 am

Hi Melanie, yes you can use your favorite flour in this recipe. Hope you try and love them!

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Malissa
10/18/2018 08:15:38 pm

What type of oats do I use here, quick or rolled?

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Christa Clark link
10/19/2018 10:01:48 am

I used rolled oats, old fashioned. Thanks Malissa!

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Noelia
5/13/2020 03:13:46 pm

Hi!! Could you tell me if the beans in the ingredients list recipe are raw or cooked? Thanks a lot

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Christa Clark link
5/14/2020 12:22:27 pm

Hi, thank you for your inquiry, I should update that! :) Those are cooked beans. Thank you!!

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Fernando
8/29/2020 07:07:35 pm

Hi, I have tried before and they are delicious. I wonder how many calories contain each sausages.

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7/10/2023 12:48:38 am

Wow! That looks yummy. Want to try making it at home.

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8/23/2024 01:42:55 am

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