Vegan Sauerkraut with Sausage
Elevate your plant-based meal game with this hearty Vegan Sauerkraut with Sausage recipe—a perfect blend of tangy, rich, and smoky flavors! Featuring tender vegan sausage slices browned to perfection and paired with the vibrant zest of sauerkraut, this dish is infused with aromatic spices like caraway seeds and smoked paprika for an irresistible depth of taste. Simmered in vegetable broth with onions and garlic, it’s a wholesome, savory option ready in just 45 minutes. Whether served with crusty bread or boiled potatoes, this satisfying, one-pan comfort food is ideal for vegans and sauerkraut enthusiasts alike. Packed with robust flavors and simple ingredients, it’s proof that classic dishes can be reinvented with a healthy twist!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups sauerkraut
- 4 links vegan sausage
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large, chopped onion
- 3 cloves, minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon caraway seeds
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until it becomes translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and continue cooking for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Slice the vegan sausage links into 1-inch pieces and add them to the skillet.
Cook the sausage slices for 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally, until lightly browned.
Add the sauerkraut to the skillet along with the caraway seeds and smoked paprika.
Stir everything together, then add the bay leaf and pour in the vegetable broth.
Season with salt and black pepper.
Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low.
Cover and cook for 15 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
Remove the bay leaf before serving.
Serve the vegan sauerkraut with sausage warm, accompanied by crusty bread or boiled potatoes if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
943 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 59.5 g | 76% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.6 g | 53% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 11 mg | 4% | |
| Sodium | 4790 mg | 208% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 65.5 g | 24% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 23.7 g | 85% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.1 g | ||
| Protein | 45.4 g | 91% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 310 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 12.9 mg | 72% | |
| Potassium | 1879 mg | 40% | |
*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.
