Vegan Beer Brats
Satisfy your cravings with these flavorful Vegan Beer Brats – a plant-based twist on the classic beer bratwurst that's hearty, smoky, and utterly mouthwatering. Made with protein-packed vital wheat gluten, chickpea flour, and a medley of spices like smoked paprika, fennel seeds, and garlic, these sausages boast a robust, savory flavor with an irresistible hint of beer-infused richness. Steamed to perfection and finished on the grill or in a hot skillet for a caramelized, golden crust, they’re ready to be nestled in a soft bun and topped with your favorite fixings, like tangy sauerkraut, zesty mustard, or sweet onions. Perfect for barbecues, game days, or an everyday comfort food craving, this recipe is a must-try for vegans and omnivores alike. Whip up these homemade beer brats in just over an hour and enjoy a satisfying, high-protein meal that doesn’t compromise on flavor!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Vital wheat gluten
- 0.25 cup Chickpea flour
- 0.25 cup Nutritional yeast
- 1 tablespoon Smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Fennel seeds
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon Liquid smoke
- 0.75 cup Vegetable broth
- 0.5 cup Vegan-friendly beer
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the vital wheat gluten, chickpea flour, nutritional yeast, smoked paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, fennel seeds, and ground black pepper.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, liquid smoke, vegetable broth, vegan-friendly beer, and olive oil.
Slowly add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients while stirring continuously until the mixture forms a dough.
Knead the dough for 2-3 minutes until it's firm and elastic.
Divide the dough into 4 equal pieces and shape each piece into a sausage.
Wrap each sausage tightly in a piece of aluminum foil, twisting the ends to secure.
Place the wrapped sausages in a steamer basket over a pot of boiling water, cover, and steam for 30 minutes.
Allow the sausages to cool for a few minutes before unwrapping.
For added flavor, grill or sauté the sausages for 5-7 minutes, turning frequently, until they are browned on all sides.
Serve warm in buns with your choice of toppings such as sauerkraut, onions, mustard, or relish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1274 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 23.2 g | 30% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.6 g | 18% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1686 mg | 73% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 75.6 g | 27% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.9 g | 42% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.9 g | ||
| Protein | 186.2 g | 372% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 428 mg | 33% | |
| Iron | 17.2 mg | 96% | |
| Potassium | 1279 mg | 27% | |
*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.
