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This Vegan Spicy Italian Sausage (Gluten-Free Option) has serious flavor, savory, smoky, and just the right kick. It’s meaty without the meat, high-protein, and honestly? You won’t miss the real thing.
Love sausage but not the meat? This Vegan Spicy Italian Sausage brings all the bold flavor without any animals. It’s smoky, a little spicy, and full of stuff that’s actually good for you. Plus, it’s easy to make at home—no weird ingredients or fancy gear needed. You just mix, steam, chill, and boom: homemade plant-based sausage you can cook however you like.
Looking for a bold, smoky, meat-free option that actually satisfies?
This Vegan Spicy Italian Sausage (Gluten-Free or Not) brings the heat and real bite, without the meat.
You’d never guess these sausages are made from black-eyed peas. Vegan Spicy Italian Sausage (Gluten-Free or Not) is smoky, bold, and packed with real flavor, no meat needed. How would you cook these: grilled, pan-fried, or tossed into pasta?
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Vegan Spicy Italian Sausage
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Resting Time: 12 hours
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 12 hours 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings depending on size 1x
- Category: Dinner Recipes
- Method: Easy
- Diet: Vegan
Description
Looking for a bold, smoky, meat-free option that actually satisfies?
This Vegan Spicy Italian Sausage (Gluten-Free or Not) brings the heat and real bite, without the meat.
Ingredients
Spice Mix:
- 1 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 1/2 tsp crushed fennel
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 tsp sweet paprika
- 1 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 tsp oregano
- A tiny pinch (1/8 tsp) of allspice
Sausage Ingredients:
- 2 tsp olive oil (plus 2 more for later)
- 1 cup chopped mushrooms
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 2 cups cooked black-eyed peas (or 1 can, drained and rinsed)
- 1 Tbsp sun-dried tomato paste (DIY: soak sun-dried tomatoes in hot water, drain, and blend)
- 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
- 1/2 cup spelt flour (or sub with another flour if gluten-free)
- 1 tsp flax meal
- 3 Tbsp gluten-free vegan Worcestershire sauce
- A few drops of liquid smoke (optional, but adds that grill flavor)
Instructions
Spice Mix:
- Mix this all together and set it aside.
Sausage
- Heat 2 tsp oil in a skillet.
- Cook the mushrooms, onions, and garlic until soft. Let them cool.
- In a big bowl, mash your black-eyed peas.
- Don’t go too smooth, you want texture. (A food processor is fine if you pulse, not purée.)
- Add in your homemade tomato paste, nutritional yeast, spice mix, and flour. Stir well.
- Sprinkle in the flax meal and give it another mix.
- Add the cooled veggies, Worcestershire sauce, and liquid smoke (if using).
- Mix until everything’s holding together nicely.
- Divide the mix into 4 parts.
- Roll each one into a sausage shape. Wrap tightly in foil.
- Steam the wrapped sausages over boiling water for 15–20 minutes.
- Use a steamer basket over a big pot if you have one.
- Let them cool, then stick them in the fridge overnight.
- This step firms them up, don’t skip it.
- The next day, they’re ready!
- Fry, grill, or bake them up however you like.
- Perfect in sandwiches, pasta, or on their own.
Notes
Prepared by Sarien Slabbert (our DIL). Even Luka (2 1/2 yrs old) loved them!
From pantry staples to full-on flavor, this Vegan Spicy Italian Sausage (Gluten-Free or Not) checks every box. It’s a crowd-pleaser whether you’re grilling, sautéing, or slicing it into your favorite pasta.
Why you will love each mouthful of this Vegan Spicy Italian Sausage
This Vegan Spicy Italian Sausage delivers bold, smoky flavor with a satisfying bite, no meat or fillers. It’s packed with protein, easy to make, and perfect for grilling, frying, or slicing into pasta. Whether gluten-free or not, it’s a go-to for anyone craving a hearty, plant-based option that doesn’t compromise on taste.
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