Summer might be over, but it doesn’t mean that you can’t keep grillin’! Tailgating season has just begun and these Grilled Plant-Based Beer Sausages are the perfect thing for it.

Grilled sausages in pretzel buns with sides of chips on a wood table

To start, I don’t follow most sports super closely. At this point, hockey (and the Vegas Knights) are who I’m about, and with good reason! BUT, I have done my fair share of tailgating and know just how much fun you can have prior to any games starting. With this in mind, I set out to make these easy-to-transport, grilled plant-based beer sausages that have bold flavors!

ingredients for grilled hotdogs on a cutting board

First, we start with Field Roast’s Italian Sausages – which if you’ve never had Field Roast, they’ve pretty much been a staple in my diet since I went vegan. I’m half Polish, so having a plant-based sausage was a game-changer! I’ve fed them to my non-vegan family plenty of times, brought them to tens of BBQs with mixed company, and they’re always a hit. They also have their Smoked Apple Sage Sausages which are soooo good. Plus, all of their products are made from whole-food, familiar ingredients!

image collage of marinated vegan sausages and sliced onion

Now, how do you take something that’s great and make it even better? Marinate it in beer! If you’re avoiding alcohol, try this recipe out with a non-alcoholic beer. And here’s how you can set this up to be super tailgating-friendly: put your Field Roast sausage in a zip-bag or reusable container with the beer about an hour before you head out. Place your sliced peppers/onions/mushrooms in another bag or container, plus your buns, and – in this case – Field Roast Chao Slices! Mmmm…

image collage of grilling sausages and veggies

If you don’t know where to find Field Roast close to you, check your nearest Whole Foods or Walmart stores, or online at Veganessentials.com! Now, onto the recipe for these delicious Grilled Plant-Based Beer Sausages!

hand reaching for grilled vegan sausage in a foil-lined plate

2 years: Apple Pie Cinnamon Cupcakes // 4 years: Baked Mediterranean Mac and Cheese // 5 years: Chili Fiesta Mac & Cheese // 6 years: Smoky Corn Chowder // 7 years: Strawberry Coconut Oatmeal

Yield: 4 people

Grilled Plant-Based Beer Sausages

Name: Grilled Plant-Based Beer Sausages
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Grilled
Ingredients: 4 Field Roast Italian Sausages; 1 cup vegan lager, or preferred "lighter" beer; 2 large portobello mushrooms, thinly sliced; 1 red bell pepper (seeds and stem removed), julienne-cut; 1 yellow bell pepper (seeds and stem removed), julienne-cut; 1 cup red onion, cut into slivers; 1 tablespoon oil, for brushing grill; Salt & pepper, to taste; 4 slices Field Roast Chao Creamy Original Slices; 4 vegan pretzel buns, or your preferred hotdog bun; Dijon Mustard, optional for topping

Summer might be over, but it doesn't mean that you can't keep grillin'! Tailgating season has just begun and these Grilled Plant-Based Beer Sausages are the perfect thing for it.

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Marinating Time 1 hour

Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes

Ingredients

4 Field Roast Italian Sausages
1 cup vegan lager, or preferred "lighter" beer
2 large portobello mushrooms, thinly sliced
1 red bell pepper (seeds and stem removed), julienne-cut
1 yellow bell pepper (seeds and stem removed), julienne-cut
1 cup red onion, cut into slivers
1 tablespoon oil, for brushing grill
Salt & pepper, to taste
4 slices Field Roast Chao Creamy Original Slices
4 vegan pretzel buns, or your preferred hotdog bun
Dijon Mustard, optional for topping

Instructions

Place Field Roast Italian Sausages into a sealable container, pouring beer over them to marinate. Place in refrigerator for 45-60 minutes.
Heat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat, or roughly 400F. Once sausages have marinated carefully oil your grill or grill pan (a silicone brush works great), and place mushrooms, bell peppers, and onion slices on grill. Cook for 10 minutes, flipping them over halfway through.
Season grilled veggies with salt and pepper, to taste, then move them to a cool spot on the grill. Making sure the grill is still hot and oiled, place Field Roast sausages on it, cooking one side for 5 to 7 minutes, or until grill marks are dark and you can flip them. Cook on the other side for 5 to 7 minutes.
While the sausages are cooking, toast buns on another part of the grill over low heat. Take a slice of Field Roast Chao cheese, breaking it in half diagonally, and place one half on each side of a bun. Repeat with remaining buns.
Once sausages are cooked, place one in each bun, then top with grilled veggies and an optional drizzle of dijon mustard. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

4
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 525Total Fat: 17gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgCarbohydrates: 67gFiber: 4gSugar: 6gProtein: 22g

The nutrition information is calculated by a plug-in, and isn't always accurate. Please calculate your own with the products that you use, as it will be different for everyone.

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