Vegan Sausage and Roasted Vegetables with Creamy Polenta is a comforting and flavourful meal that is perfect for those following a plant based diet. Get the recipe below.
Hearty and herby dinners
Whether you’re cooking for a weeknight dinner or impressing guests at a gathering, vegan sausage and roasted vegetables with creamy polenta will become a go-to favourite in your kitchen.
Vegan sausages often contain less saturated fat compared to their meaty counterparts, and the roasted vegetables provide a good dose of fibre, vitamins, and antioxidants. Polenta is also naturally gluten-free and can be a good source of carbohydrates for energy.
If you're craving a comforting meal that's both plant based and easy to make, vegan sausage and roasted vegetables with creamy polenta is a real winner. It brings together the rustic flavours of roasted seasonal vegetables, the savoury taste of vegan sausage, and the luxurious texture of creamy polenta for a satisfying meal.
You could serve this up to vegans and omnivores alike and I'm sure both will love it!
Key Ingredients
- Vegan Sausage: There are many delicious vegan sausage brands on the market today. They often come with a blend of spices and herbs that mimic traditional sausage, but without the animal products. My favourite brand is Richmond sausages as their texture and flavour is closest to the real deal. Of course if you aren't a fan of meat substitutes that are too similar to their animal based counterpart then choose a different brand.
- Roasted Vegetables: This dish is versatile and can feature any seasonal vegetables you love. I've used carrots and parsnips as these root vegetables have the perfect flavour and texture when roasted. The roasting process brings out the natural sweetness of the vegetables while adding a crispy, caramelised exterior.
- Creamy Polenta: Polenta is made from cornmeal and can easily be made vegan. By cooking it in vegetable broth and finishing it with a little bit of vegan butter and vegan parmesan, you get the signature creamy consistency without using dairy.
- Pesto: To finish this dish I use herby pesto. I like the flavour of the basil with the sausage and veggies. It complements the creamy polenta too!
Ideas for customising the recipe
- Switch up the vegetables: Do feel free to swap out the vegetables based on what you have available or what's in season. In the autumn, butternut squash or Brussels sprouts would make a great addition, while in summer, aubergine and cherry tomatoes would be great!
- Add more plant based protein: For an extra boost of plant-based protein, you could add chickpeas or lentils to the roasted vegetables.
- Play with the herbs: Don't hold back on the herbs! Fresh parsley, or coriander can bring even more freshness and flavour to the dish. Experiment with different combinations based on what you like.
The recipe
Vegan Sausage and Roasted Vegetables with Creamy Polenta
Ingredients
- 150 g carrots either trimmed if thin, or cut into quarters
- 150 g parsnips
- 3 tablespoon olive oil
- salt and pepper
- 150 g polenta
- 750 ml vegetable stock
- 25 g vegan butter
- 2 tablespoon vegan parmesan
- 4 vegan sausages
- 4 tablespoon vegan pesto
Instructions
- Toss in 1 tablespoon of the olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Roast in the oven for 25 - 30 minutes or until tender and caramelised.
- In the meantime, bring the vegetable stock to a large saucepan.
- Add the polenta and whisking continuously for 2 minutes until it begins to thicken.
- Turn the heat down low and cook for 20-25 minutes until the polenta has thickened.
- Once cooked, stir through the vegan butter and vegan parmesan and season with salt and pepper.
- While the vegetables and polenta are cooking, fry the sausages in the remaining tablespoon of olive oil for 15 minutes or until piping hot.
- Once all components are cooked, serve by spooning the creamy polenta onto your plate.
- Top with the vegetables and sausage (sliced) then drizzle over the vegan pesto.
- Serve while piping hot.
Nutrition
More recipes using vegan sausages
There's so much more that you can do with vegan sausages than just sausage and mash! Why not try one of these other vegan sausage recipes.
Enjoy!
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