Vegan Brazilian Sausage
Savor the bold, smoky flavors of Brazil in a plant-based twist with this Vegan Brazilian Sausage recipe. Packed with protein from hearty black beans and textured vegetable protein (TVP), these sausages are seasoned to perfection with smoky paprika, ground cumin, and a hint of liquid smoke to capture that authentic Brazilian flair. A touch of maple syrup adds subtle sweetness, while nutritional yeast enhances the savory depth. Shaped into sausages and pan-fried to golden perfection, these vegan delights are satisfyingly crisp on the outside and tender on the inside. Ready in under an hour, this recipe is perfect for grilling, serving alongside rice and beans, or enjoying in a fresh salad. A must-try for anyone seeking a flavorful, meat-free take on Brazilian cuisine!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup black beans
- 1 cup textured vegetable protein (TVP)
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 medium onion
- 3 garlic cloves
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon liquid smoke
- 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Start by draining and rinsing the black beans thoroughly, then mash them in a large mixing bowl until mostly smooth but with some texture remaining.
In another bowl, combine the textured vegetable protein (TVP) with the boiling water. Stir well and allow to sit for 5 minutes until rehydrated.
Finely chop the onion and garlic. In a skillet over medium heat, add 1 tablespoon of coconut oil. Sauté the onion and garlic until softened and fragrant, about 3-5 minutes.
Add the onion and garlic mixture to the mashed black beans, then add the rehydrated TVP. Mix well.
To the bean and TVP mixture, add the smoked paprika, ground cumin, maple syrup, soy sauce, liquid smoke, nutritional yeast, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper. Stir until all the ingredients are evenly distributed.
Gradually add the all-purpose flour to the mixture, stirring constantly until the ingredients come together into a firm dough. You should be able to form the mixture into sausage shapes without it sticking too much to your hands.
Divide the mixture into 4 equal parts. Shape each part into a log shape approximately 4-5 inches long.
Heat the remaining tablespoon of coconut oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
Cook the sausages in the skillet, turning occasionally, for about 8-10 minutes or until they are browned all over.
Serve the vegan Brazilian sausages hot, with your choice of accompaniments such as rice, beans, or a fresh salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
403 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 8.4 g | 11% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.9 g | 30% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 929 mg | 40% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 53.5 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.1 g | 47% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.9 g | ||
| Protein | 30.1 g | 60% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 128 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 6.9 mg | 38% | |
| Potassium | 1112 mg | 24% | |
*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.
