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Vegan sausages and mash with onion gravy

Proper British comfort food: browned vegan sausages, creamy mash and a sweet, rich onion gravy.

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  • Time45 min
  • LevelEasy
  • Costabout £3.51 a head
  • Oven200°C (180°C fan)

Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.

4 servings

Ingredients

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Method

  1. 1

    Put the potatoes in cold salted water, bring to the boil and cook for 18 minutes until soft.

    18 min
  2. 2

    Make the gravy. Cook the onions in the oil with a pinch of salt over a medium heat for 20 minutes, stirring often, until deep golden. Stir in the sugar for the last 2 minutes.

    20 min
  3. 3

    Mix the cornflour with 3 tbsp cold water. Add the stock, balsamic vinegar and yeast extract to the onions, then stir in the cornflour paste. Simmer for 5 minutes until glossy.

    5 min
  4. 4

    Cook the sausages following the packet instructions, usually 15 to 20 minutes in the oven at 200°C (180°C fan).

    20 min
  5. 5

    Drain and mash the potatoes with the spread and gluten free oat milk. Season with salt and pepper.

  6. 6

    Boil the peas for 3 minutes. Pile the mash on plates, add the sausages and peas, and pour over plenty of gravy.

    3 min

Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.

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