Sausage and Peppers over Creamy Polenta Recipe
Craving comfort food that hugs your soul without the meat drama? This vegan sausage and peppers over creamy polenta slays. Plant-based sausages sizzle with bold spices, mingling with sweet bell peppers and onions. The smooth, dreamy polenta acts like a cozy bed—because life’s too short for boring dinners. Ready in under an hour, this dish feels fancy but demands zero culinary skills. Whether impressing guests or just yourself, this recipe proves vegan can be indulgent, effortless, and seriously satisfying. Time to ditch excuses and get cooking like a boss.
Sausage and Peppers over Creamy Polenta Recipe
Savor spicy vegan sausage and colorful peppers served atop rich, velvety polenta for a comforting, flavorful meal.
Ingredients
- 1 lb vegan sausage plant-based links or crumbles
- 2 large bell peppers mixed colors, sliced
- 1 large onion thinly sliced
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup polenta coarse cornmeal
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- ½ cup unsweetened plant milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish optional
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in skillet over medium heat; sauté onions and peppers until soft.
- Add garlic and vegan sausage; cook until browned and fragrant.
- Meanwhile, bring vegetable broth to a boil in saucepan.
- Slowly whisk in polenta; reduce heat and cook, stirring, until thick and creamy (about 20 minutes).
- Stir plant milk into polenta for extra creaminess; season with salt and pepper.
- Serve sausage and peppers over creamy polenta; garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
Nutritional values (per serving)
- Calories: 350
- Total Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 15g
Vitamins and minerals (per serving)
- Iron: 20%
- Vitamin A: 15%
- Calcium: 10%
- Vitamin C: 12%
- Magnesium: 8%
Additional notes/tips to enhance the flavor
- Swap plant milk for coconut cream for extra richness.
- Add crushed red pepper flakes to sausage for heat.
- Use fire-roasted peppers for smoky depth.
- Top with vegan parmesan or nutritional yeast for cheesy vibes.
