Vegetarian Homemade Alheira Sausage
Discover a plant-based twist on a traditional Portuguese favorite with this flavorful Vegetarian Homemade Alheira Sausage recipe! Packed with hearty white beans, earthy button mushrooms, and a vibrant medley of spices like smoked paprika and ground cumin, these vegan sausages deliver the bold, smoky depth you'd expect from alheira, minus the meat. Crafted with wholesome ingredients including fresh parsley and breadcrumbs for texture, these sausages are encased in vegan casings and perfectly seared for a golden, crispy finish. Ready in under an hour, this easy recipe is ideal for a meat-free dinner or as a creative centerpiece for a cozy gathering. Pair with sautéed greens or creamy mashed potatoes for a satisfying, rustic meal that honors tradition while embracing modern tastes. Perfect for vegetarians and food enthusiasts searching for Portuguese-inspired vegan recipes!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 large, finely chopped Onion
- 3 minced Garlic cloves
- 300 grams, finely chopped Button mushrooms
- 400 grams, drained and rinsed Canned white beans
- 100 grams Breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon Sweet paprika
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons, chopped Fresh parsley
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 4 pieces Vegan sausage casings
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until soft, about 5 minutes.
Add the minced garlic and cook for another 1 minute until fragrant.
Increase the heat to medium-high and add the chopped mushrooms to the skillet. Cook until the mushrooms are browned and most of the moisture has evaporated, approximately 8-10 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a large bowl, mash the white beans with a fork or potato masher until mostly smooth, leaving a few chunks for texture.
Once the mushrooms are cooked, add them to the mashed beans along with breadcrumbs, sweet paprika, smoked paprika, ground cumin, soy sauce, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper. Mix until all ingredients are well combined.
Allow the mixture to cool slightly, then divide it into four equal parts.
Fill each vegan sausage casing with the mixture, shaping them into sausages. Tie the ends securely.
Heat a non-stick grill pan over medium heat. Cook each sausage until browned on all sides, turning occasionally, about 4-5 minutes per side.
Serve the vegetarian alheira sausages warm with your choice of sides, such as sautéed greens or mashed potatoes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1509 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 36.2 g | 46% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.9 g | 30% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 4415 mg | 192% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 238.7 g | 87% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 42.2 g | 151% | |
| Total Sugars | 31.0 g | ||
| Protein | 72.2 g | 144% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 530 mg | 41% | |
| Iron | 19.0 mg | 106% | |
| Potassium | 3863 mg | 82% | |
*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.
