A delicious meat-free crumble that can be added to any recipe that calls for sausage or beef. These homemade vegan Italian sausage crumbles are savory, satisfying and oh-so-versatile.
Spicy Faux Meat
This easy to make recipe begins with store-bought faux meat like Beyond or Seitan crumbles for a vegan meat-alternative that even carnivores will enjoy.
However, the simple crumbles are elevated and taken to a whole new level with the addition of a homemade savory and slightly spicy seasoning mix.
Great for ALL Meat-Free Recipes
The seasoning mixture is a combination of key Italian flavors including fennel, garlic, and red pepper flakes.
This flavor combo is simple to make but also incredibly versatile. These crumbles are a great topping for homemade pizza, pasta, soup, or even for a taco filling. You really can’t go wrong!
WHAT YOU WILL NEED:
- Fennel Seeds – Toasted fennel seeds make this meat-free sausage immediately reminiscent of real Italian sausage.
- Spices – Smoked paprika, garlic powder and red pepper flakes add complexity and a touch of spice.
- Apple Cider Vinegar – The acidity of vinegar helps to blend the flavors together.
- Liquid Aminos – Liquid aminos or soy sauce provide needed salt that amplifies the rest of the flavors and makes these crumbles little flavor bombs.
- Beyond Beef Crumbles – Beyond Crumbles or seitan create the perfect base for this faux sausage recipe, achieving the meaty mouth-feel of real sausage.
FAQ & Vegan Italian Sausage Crumbles Tips:
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What plant-based meat-alternative is best for this recipe?
- Any vegan meatless crumble will work but we recommend using one that isn’t already flavored. Additionally, you can also use crumbled tempeh or extra-firm tofu as well for this recipe.
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What if I can’t find whole fennel seeds?
- Ground fennel can also be used but the flavor will be more subtle.
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Mix It Up
- Not the biggest fan of fennel? Try mixing up the spices and seasonings for this Italian crumble. You can also use oregano, basil, or parsley as an alternative.
- Making a Mexican recipe? Replace the fennel with cumin and coriander for a plant-based chorizo.
A Delicious Plant-based Staple
Enjoy a healthy plant-based meal at home with these easy to make Italian sausage crumbles. But just a warning, you may end up wanting to always keep a batch of these ready to go in the refrigerator once you try them. Enjoy!
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Vegan Italian Sausage Crumbles
- Prep Time: 2 min.
- Cook Time: 8 min.
- Total Time: 10 min.
- Yield: 5 Servings 1x
- Category: Plant-based Protein
- Method: Sauté
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegan
Description
A delicious meat-free crumble that can be added to any recipe that calls for sausage or beef. These homemade vegan Italian sausage crumbles are savory, satisfying and oh-so-versatile.
Ingredients
- 1 tsp Smoked Paprika
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 tsp Red Pepper Flakes
- 1 tsp Black Pepper
- 2 tsp Apple Cider Vinegar
- 2 Tbsp Liquid Aminos (or Soy Sauce)
- 1/4 Cup Vegetable Stock
- 1 Tbsp Fennel Seeds
- 1 Tbsp Olive Oil
- 10 oz. Beyond Beef Crumbles (or a similar plant-based ingredient)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine the smoked paprika, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, black pepper, vinegar, liquid aminos and vegetable stock. Stir to incorporate completely.
- In a deep frying pan over medium heat, toast the fennel seeds until fragrant. Stirring frequently approx. 2 minutes.
- Next add the oil to the pan along with the Beyond Crumbles. Stir occasionally, allowing the Crumbles to brown on all sides.
- Once browned, pour the seasoning mixture onto the Beyond Crumbles and fennel in the pan. Stir continuously until the liquid has absorbed or evaporated. Transfer to a bowl and use immediately for pizzas, pastas or in any recipe you would use sausage.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Notes
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Keywords: Vegan Italian Sausage Crumbles, Vegan Sausage Recipe, Italian Plant-based Sausage Recipe
Very good “sausage” recipe.. Very spicy too. You were the only one I could find that used the beyond beef. Thank you for an outstanding recipe!!
★★★★★