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    Vegan Sausage Casserole with Beans

    Published: Oct 22, 2021 · Modified: Nov 23, 2022 by REALMEALDEAL ·

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    A Vegan or Vegetarian Sausage Casserole is hearty, filling, and makes great comfort food. This version combines vegetables and beans in a rich tomato sauce, flavoured with some herbs and a little red wine. With just 10 minutes prep time, it makes a great one-pot dish, perfect for the colder months.

    vegan sausage casserole with beans and side of mashed potato topped with fresh thyme
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    Meat-free sausages are either vegetarian or vegan and are very easy to cook with. Many of them are also gluten-free. Try them in these other simple family friendly recipes. Sausage Tray Bake, Easy Sausage Pasta Bake, or Vegan Toad in the Hole

    Jump to:
    • Ingredients
    • Instructions
    • How to cook in a Slow Cooker
    • Substitutions
    • Variations
    • Are Vegan Sausages healthy?
    • How to Serve
    • Sustainability
    • Storage
    • Top tip
    • FAQ
    • 📖 Recipe

    Ingredients

    Gather together your ingredients. A real advantage of vegan or vegetarian sausages is that they can be cooked from frozen.

    Labelled image of ingredients for Vegan sausage casserole vegan worcestershire sauce, red wine, bay leaves, bell peppers, vegetable stock, red onions, thyme, vegan sausages, tinned tomatoes and baked beans
    • Sausages - There are lots of different varieties available. If you want more information, I've included a comparison table below to help you choose.
    • Vegetables, I've used onions and red bell peppers but a sausage casserole will work well with a variety of vegetables. See variations below for some more ideas.
    • Beans - I've used canned baked beans in a tomato sauce as they are such a natural combination with sausages. I use the ones with no added extra sugar to keep this dish slightly healthier.
    • Herbs - I've used thyme in this recipe. If your sausages are already flavoured with herbs, it might be an idea to use the same herb - depending on how strong the flavour is.
    • Worcestershire sauce. This adds great depth of flavour. The original version of the sauce contains anchovies or fish sauce so is not suitable for vegans. However, you can buy a vegan version.
    • Red wine. Again adding red wine helps add to the flavour, but you can of course leave this out if you prefer. Replace with extra stock. 

    See recipe card for quantities.

    Instructions

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    Pre-heat the oven to 180C /350F /Gas Mark 4. Add the oil to an ovenproof casserole dish and heat over a medium heat. Add the onions and peppers and fry for 5 minutes

    diced red onions peppers and thyme in casserole dish

    Stir in the thyme leaves for 1 minute

    vegan sausages added to red onion peppers and thyme in casserole dish

    Add the sausages (you can add them frozen), the baked beans and tinned tomatoes

    tomatoes, baked beans, stock red wine worchestershire sauce and bay leaves added to sausae casserole

    Stir the red wine and Worcestershire sauce into the hot vegetable stock and add to the casserole. Season with salt and pepper and add 2 - 3 bay leaves. Place in the oven for 30 minutes. Alternatively keep it on a low simmer on the hob or stovetop, stirring occasionally so it doesn't stick.

    How to cook in a Slow Cooker

    Slow cookers are more energy efficient that ovens and cheaper to run. Cooking your veggie sausage casserole in a slow cooker is easy. Brown the sausages in a frying pan and soften the onion and peppers. Add the remaining ingredients and transfer to your slow cooker. Cook on high for 3 hours or low for 5 -6 hours.

    Substitutions

    There are lots of substitutions you can easily make so take the opportunity to use up ingredients you already have.

    • Vegetables - A vegetarian sausage casserole is perfect for using up leftover vegetables - even those that are past their best. Root vegetables such as carrots, butternut squash, parsnips, swede or sweet potato work well in stews and casseroles. Chop root vegetables into bite-sized chunks and make sure they are soft before serving. Adding root vegetables is a great way to make this casserole go further. Make sure you have enough liquid to almost cover the vegetables. Adding more tinned tomatoes will give the sauce a thicker consistency. Adding more stock will make it runnier. You can stir in a tablespoon of plain flour to thicken the sauce if you need to.
    • Beans - you can swap baked beans for butter beans, cannellini beans, white or red kidney beans.
    • Herbs - As an alternative to thyme, you can also use sage or oregano or fresh parsley. Bay leaves add great flavour to the dish but remember to remove them before serving as they can be tough.

    Variations

    Spicy - if you want to spice up this recipe, try adding 2 teaspoons of smoked paprika. Add with the thyme leaves and stir for one minute to release the flavour.

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    Are Vegan Sausages healthy?

    There are so many different varieties of vegetarian or vegan sausages available, so the answer is not straightfoward. Generally speaking vegan and vegetarian sausages contain less saturated fat, but probably a similar amount of salt or sodium to meat sausages. Vegetarian sausages may contain egg-white. However some varieties that are labelled as vegetarian, such as Linda McCartney, are also suitable for vegans. Nutritionally, they vary quite alot. Like meat sausages, the taste also varies considerably so you may want to try a few varieties.

    How to Serve

    I like to serve this vegetarian sausage casserole with creamy mashed potato but it also goes well with a jacket or baked potato or some fresh crusty bread. You can also serve it with rice or couscous. As a side, something green such as cabbage, kale, broccoli, or garden peas.

    vegan sausage casserole with beans and side of mashed potato topped with fresh thyme
    Serve with mashed potato and fresh thyme leaves

    Sustainability

    As part of efforts to tackle climate change, we are all being encouraged to eat less meat and dairy. Research by Oxford University found that if every family in the UK swapped red meat for a plant-based meal just once a week, the reduction in CO2 emissions would be the equivalent to taking 44% or 16 million of the UK cars off the road. Eating more vegetarian and vegan meals is easier than you think and you'll find lots of inspiration on my recipe page.

    Eating in season and shopping locally are other easy ways to reduce our carbon footprints.

    Storage

    You can store this casserole in the fridge for 3 - 4 days. It's often not recommended to freeze vegetarian or vegan sausages once cooked as this can change their texture.

    Top tip

    This is a great recipe for using up leftovers so check for fridge for vegetables and add in any that need using up!

    FAQ

    What are Vegan Sausages made of?

    Typically vegan sausages are made from pea protein or soy protein with added oils and spices.

    Can you undercook plant-based sausages?

    Undercooking plant based sausages is not recommended as there is a risk of illness. Ensure you cook them according to the packet instructions.

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    vegan sausage casserole with beans and side of mashed potato topped with fresh thyme

    Vegan Sausage Casserole with Beans

    REALMEALDEAL
    An easy Vegan or Vegetarian Sausage Casserole with beans and vegetables in a rich tomato sauce with herbs and red wine
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 30 mins
    Total Time 40 mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine British
    Servings (Adjustable) 4 people
    Calories 411 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 2 tablespoon olive oil fairtrade
    • 2 red onions peeled, diced
    • 2 red or yellow peppers deseeded and sliced
    • 2 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
    • 12 vegan sausages or any sausages
    • 400g baked beans
    • 400g tinned chopped tomatoes
    • 300 ml vegetable stock organic
    • 100 ml red wine optional, Fairtrade
    • 2 tablespoon worcestershire sauce vegan
    • 1 dash salt
    • 1 dash black pepper Fairtrade
    • 2 bay leaves

    Instructions
     

    • Add the oil to an ovenproof casserole dish and heat over a medium heat. Add the onions and peppers and fry for 5 minutes
      2 tablespoon olive oil, 2 red onions, 2 red or yellow peppers
    • Add the thyme leaves and stir for 1 minute
      2 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
    • Add the sausages (you can add them frozen), the baked beans and tinned tomatoes
      12 vegan sausages, 400g baked beans, 400g tinned chopped tomatoes
    • Stir the red wine and Worcestershire sauce into the hot vegetable stock and add to the casserole. Season with salt and pepper and add 2 - 3 bay leaves.
      300 ml vegetable stock, 100 ml red wine, 2 tablespoon worcestershire sauce, 1 dash salt, 1 dash black pepper, 2 bay leaves
    • Place in the oven at 180C / 350F /Gas Mark 4 for 30 minutes. Alternatively keep it on a low simmer on the hob or stovetop, stirring occasionally. Remove the bay leaves before serving.

    Notes

    The nutritional information is an estimate and does not include any sides. The nutritional content of vegetarian sausages varies and you should check the packets for details. The value provided here is an average.
    • Sausages, choose whatever variety you like. 
    • Vegetables, you can also add root vegetables such as carrots, butternut squash, parsnips, swede or sweet potato. Chop root vegetables into bite-sized chunks and make sure they are soft before serving.  Ensure you have enough liquid to almost cover the vegetables. Adding more tinned tomatoes will give the sauce a thicker consistency. Adding more stock will make it runnier. You can stir in a tablespoon of plain flour to thicken the sauce if you need to.
    • Beans. I've used canned baked beans in a tomato sauce. You could also use other beans such as cannellini or butter beans. If you add beans without the juice of a tomato sauce, you will need to add more tinned tomatoes.
    • Herbs. Thyme, sage, oregano or fresh parsley go well. Bay leaves add flavour to the dish but remove them before serving as they can be tough.
    • Worcestershire sauce. This sauce adds great depth of flavour. The original version of the sauce contains anchovies or fish sauce so is not suitable for vegans. However, you can buy a vegan version.
    • Red wine. Again adding red wine helps add to the flavour, but you could leave this out if you prefer.
    Storage
    You can store this casserole in the fridge for 3 - 4 days. It is not recommended to freeze vegetarian or vegan sausages once cooked as this can alter their texture.
     

    Nutrition per serving

    Calories: 411kcalCarbohydrates: 49gProtein: 28gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 7mgSodium: 2246mgPotassium: 825mgFiber: 12gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 2318IUVitamin C: 98mgCalcium: 127mgIron: 10mg

    The Nutritional Values are computer generated estimates based on industry standards and are provided as a helpful guide only.

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    1. Elizabeth

      November 23, 2022 at 5:36 pm

      Thanks for another great recipe! I love how easy your recipes are to follow. Thank you!

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    2. Lima Ekram

      November 23, 2022 at 5:17 pm

      Great recipe - the part about how the different vegan sausages compare on a nutritional level was particularly helpful to take a look at before I went to buy vegan sausages!

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    3. Shadi

      November 23, 2022 at 5:12 pm

      Thank you so much! The flavors are perfect and I can’t wait to try this recipe!

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    4. Dannii

      November 23, 2022 at 4:42 pm

      This is total comfort food. Even better that it's vegan too.d

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    5. Nicolette

      November 23, 2022 at 4:28 pm

      I had vegan sausages in the fridge and was looking for a hearty recipe I could make. This was SERIOUSLY DELICIOUS! I can't wait to eat it for leftovers this weekend.

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