*This post is sponsored by Field Roast
Summer grilling season is here! Sunny days, firefly nights, pink sunsets, swimming pools, lazy afternoons, smoothies, salads and of course: vegan BBQ eats!
Vegans can enjoy it all during summer BBQ season: veggie burgers, vegan sausages, vegan hot dogs and grill-marked veggies. And veganizing your grill, quite simply, just feels good from the inside out.
Vegan grilling tastes amazing thanks to one of my favorite products: Field Roast's Grain Meat Sausages. I'm a fan. In fact, I just realized that I have been buying Field Roast products for close to ten years now, because I adore the flavors, ingredients and texture so much. I raved about them, here on the blog in 2009.
I routinely stock my fridge with Field Roast sausages and their Frankfurters are my go-to brand for vegan hot dogs.
Ahead, check out one of my favorite summertime meals! Get a few tips for cooking success and enter a giveaway to win a Field Roast sausage sampler pack....
Summer meal: vegan hot dogs. Easy. Flavorful. Family-friendly. Fun! Fast. And totally customizable. And my go-to 'dog' is the Frankfurter by Field Roast.
Just add mustard...
Or a bunch of fresh toppings:
I love that these vegan sausages are made in small batches, using recognizable ingredients with a point of origin.
Fave vegan sausage toppings:
- red onions
- diced tomato
- pickles or relish
- leafy greens or pea shoots/sprouts
- sauerkraurt
- cole slaw
- vegan chili + vegan cheese
- mustard
- ketchup
- hot sauce
What do you love on your vegan sausages?
Go simple or fancy with your Frankfurters..
"But Kath, I don't have an outdoor BBQ..." Rest assured fellow city-dwellers, you do not need a fire-loaded BBQ to enjoy summer grilling flavors.
I love to serve my Frankfurters with pickles and ginger beer!..
Field Roast Sausages: The Flavors. Artisan flavors, crafted with the home-cook in mind! I have been buying Field Roast sausages for many years because they taste amazing and make it so easy to flavor-boost your vegan meals. Here are some of ways I serve the various flavors.
- Mexican Chipotle - A spicy-hot blend of smoked Chipotle peppers, Chili de arbol, fresh chopped garlic, sweet onions seasoned with cumin and oregano.
How I use them: I love slicing these into spicy stews or pasta bowls. Also delicious grilled, served on a bun. I also love this flavor paired with vegan Mac 'n Cheese.
I love the bold flavor of these sausages. They are rich and dense and the ingredient profile is so sophisticated and complex!
- Frankfurters - Made using real ingredients, including garlic, onions, traditional blend of spices. The most 'classic' hot dog flavor.
How I use them: I love these served on hot dog buns, piled with toppings.
I just adore the classic-gone-vegan flavor and texture of these.
- Italian Sausage - Made with fresh eggplant and packed with fennel, red wine, garlic and sweet peppers.
How I use them: I love these on pizzas or in pasta.
I love the flavor, reminds me of being in Italy and all the scrumptious flavors and ingredients in vegan meals over there. Yes, all that in one sausage!
- Smoked Apple Sage Sausage - A savory combination of apples and sage with Yukon Gold potatoes and a subtle hint of hickory smoke.
How I use them: These are my favorite for slicing and sautéing, then serving over top salad or grain bowls. This is my fave flavor to just eat all on their own, with some mustard.
This flavor is just dreamy in terms of appealing flavor. Light and smoky, with a hint of sweet from those apples. SO good.
...Any of the flavors taste great on a bun or straight from a grill or skillet.
How to cook Field Roast Sausages?
- Skillet. Since I do not have easy access to an outdoor grill, I always sauté my sausages in my skillet. I add a drizzle of olive oil to the pan to help the sausages brown and plump. I love the charred edges I get on the frankfurters! You can sauté the sausages whole or slice into rounds. Or crumble the sausage to get bits that go great on pizza, pasta or salads.
- BBQ. The cool thing about these sausages is that they can be cooked using an outdoor grill - just like any traditional meat sausage.
- Soup. When adding Field Roast sausages to soups, I just slice or crumble and place right in the broth. They plump up and soften and add SO much flavor.
- Microwave. If you are in a hurry, you can always microwave them for about a minute or so.
- Boiling. Field Roast's Frankfurters can be boiled, but some of the other flavors, I have found, are not suitable for boiling because the yummy 'juices' escape into the boiling water.
You can buy Field Roast products at Whole Foods and Walmart stores oronline at Vegan Essentials.
GIVEAWAY! Enter to win a sampler pack of Field Roast sausages, plus a copy of my book 365 Vegan Smoothies..
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Vegan Frankfurter Hot Dogs
Ingredients
- hot dog buns, any variety
- Field Roast Frankfurters
- extra virgin olive oil
- toppings: onion, tomato, pickles, relish, cole slaw, sauerkraut
- sauces: mustard, ketchup, hot sauce
Instructions
- Skillet method: Warm a skillet over high heat. Add a drizzle of olive oil to the pan.
- Add a few of the Frankfurters. Allow them to cook for 1-2 minutes, then roll them slightly. Repeat until all sides are a bit charred and some dark brown or blackened. This should take around five or so minutes.
- Warm buns and add Frankfurters. Add desired sauces and toppings over top. Serve warm.
Cook time: 00 hrs. 10 mins.
Total time: 15 mins.
Tags: hot dogs, vegan,summer grilling, bbq, field roast, frankfurter, vegan hot dogs, entree, dinner, easy,recipe,
Vegan sausages for the win..
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*Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Field Roast, but all opinions are my own.
Elizabeth Higgins says
After seeing the pictures, I am now craving for these sausage sandwiches, Kathy! We may as well have a small barbecue party so I can have an excuse to try this one out today. Even without the party, I am just pumped up to make myself this mouth-watering sandwich! I also would like to have that spiciness in every bite so I might incorporate some spicy ingredients for my sandwich. Thanks for sharing this!
Jenny Ham says
I like cold salads in the Summer
Ae Minx says
Spinach! I love a little fresh spinach
starzine says
I really like tofu and kale.
Jeanette C. says
Fruit salads!
Carolsue says
I like red lentil dishes and also broccoli dishes
CAROLSUE
manda says
I like tofu in stir fries.
Nova Brilliant says
My favorite summer food? Pretty much anything that can go on the grill.
disqus_PgtGn8068t says
These all look awesome. Perfect for the grill.
Jade says
Favorite summer food would probably be fruit salads with all the summer fruits!
Marissa says
Honestly, in the summer I want salads more than anything! Nice and crisp when it's hot out.
Jillian says
We love the breakfast sausages and use them for everything- as links for breakfast, ground them up in food processor and crumble for pizza and spaghetti, in a scramble, and they are toddler approved. Favorite summer food- veggie kabobs on the grill or we grill the field roast apple sausage with red potatoes,green beans and onions/peppers. Yum!!!
Anna Lee says
I love anything cold haha salads, gazpacho, anything!
Janel M. says
I love chickpea salad in the summer.
BuzzWorld says
Healthy plus yummy. This made me hungry. Thanks for sharing. 🙂
Corrine says
I love grilled veggies of all kinds. =)
owsla says
I love the sides like macaroni and potato salad!
GT says
I enjoy veggie burgers in the summer!
Cindy says
Favorite summer foods would be roasted summer veggies and fresh berry smoothies.
Kathy Patalsky says
berry smoothies! yes
Stefanie says
These all sound so delicious! I would serve them with some grilled veggies and baked sweet potato fries, some of my favorite vegan foods!
Kathy Patalsky says
Yes!These would be so good alongside sweet potato fries.http://kblog.lunchboxbunch.com/2016/08/baked-sweet-potato-fries.html
Mandy Lyn says
Long time fan of Field Roast and I'm not a vegetarian! I just love the flavors and knowing what I'm eating.
Kathy Patalsky says
haha, nope, you definitely do not have to be veg to love these!! 🙂
Natalie Ellis says
All of them looks so delicious! It looks like I'm going to have a big bbq party! xD
Kathy Patalsky says
these would be PERFECT to serve because of the variety of crazy-good flavors!
Cara says
The Italian sausage variety are my favorite. My husband loves them too!
Kathy Patalsky says
Yes, that flavor is delicious. We love it with pasta. My husband loves them so much too.
Bianca says
grilled corn!
Kathy Patalsky says
love that too!
Cindy Grayson says
I love the field roast burgers so I’m excited to try these
Kathy Patalsky says
yesssss they are really great. Love the ingredient profile too!
Maribell Lynn says
Would love to try the frankfurters!
Kathy Patalsky says
do it!! They are hands down my go-to traditional/vegan "hot dog" for summer.
Kelsey says
I love corn on the cob and watermelon in the summer! Sweet and juicy!
Kathy Patalsky says
Mmmmmmmm watermelon..... yes.
Gloria Parker Kersh says
I love all of the Field Roast products!!! I love the traditional Frankfurter smothered in Coleslaw.
Kathy Patalsky says
Agreed!! Got obsessed with doing that last summer with my pink slaw!.. http://kblog.lunchboxbunch.com/2017/09/pink-cole-slaw-obsessed.html
ammauceri says
Guacamole on a patio (with a spicy margarita!). Thanks so much for the giveaway.
Kathy Patalsky says
Ahhhh that is a nice moment you have there 😉 I will have some sangria with that and join you!
Aimee Brimmer says
I love summer foods, but one favorite is my mom's macaroni salad. It's one way I keep her close since she passed away in 2015. I veganized it years ago and my family loves it. 🙂
Kathy Patalsky says
Oh I am so sorry to hear that 🙁 Sending you many many hugs. Food is so intertwined with our precious memories. I have so many foods that make me think of my dad, who I also lost in 2015. Simple spaghetti nights always remind me of him. <3
Aimee Brimmer says
Thank you so much, Kathy. That means a lot to me. I'm truly sorry about your dad and send those hugs right back to you. <3 You're very right about food. It's nice to have those ties that remain. I have sooooo many food memories of both my parents. For my dad, it's corn on the cob with peanut butter. Most people think I'm weird, but I love it and think of him every time I eat it that way. Much love to you. (((hugs)))
Kathryn K says
I love them all
1porkchop says
I like potato salad. We eat potato salad a few times a month during the summer.
Kathy Patalsky says
Yes. Potato salad is like pumpkin in fall for me. I ONLY eat it once the weather warms up and then I cannot get enough!
ska4me says
My family LOVES Field Roast! I swear my youngest could/would live on the Smoked Apple Sage sausages. And their Frankfurters are SO close to the real thing! Combined with grilled corn on the cob, you've got summer!
Kathy Patalsky says
Aren't they just DELICIOUS!! That is so great that he loves those sausages so much!! And I totally agree that the Frankfurters are authentic. Seriously, could anyone really tell the difference?! lol Vegan dogs for all!
antoinette says
The polish field roast sausages are the best!
susan818 says
These are delicious!
megk138 says
I love corn on the cob!
Maia Morgan says
Yum! Also I cannot wait for all the berries...all. the. berries!!!
Kathy Patalsky says
I'm already there!!! Omg, my husband thinks I am NUTS this time of year bc I eat like a pint of strawberries or a giant bowl of cherries every night after dinner. Can't stop won't stop. Peaches too!
Brandy Langie says
is beer plant based? lol i love beyond burgers fresh off the grill.
Kathy Patalsky says
It can be! Corona is 🙂 http://kblog.lunchboxbunch.com/2009/03/is-my-beer-vegan-guinness-isnt.html
Shannon Dulinsky says
Favorite Summer Food? Smoked Tofu! We press tofu and throw it into the smoker for 4-6 hours. Amazing!
Kathy Patalsky says
Ohhhhh that sounds really epic! I wish I could try some of that!
Danielle Reicherter says
I love making vegan pigs in a blanket with these! mmm
Kathy Patalsky says
Yes love those!! Haha, I just realized that the ones I made many years ago were in fact Field Roast... of course! They are the best. http://kblog.lunchboxbunch.com/2012/12/vegan-pigs-in-blanket-aka-i-love-pigs.html
Kayley says
Vegan hot dogs sound like a good summer food! Same with grilled vegetables and watermelon.
Kathy Patalsky says
yes and yes and YES. 🙂
Nicole Flynn says
I have many plant based summer foods I like, some favorites are grilled brown sugar caramelized pineapples, strawberry banana kabobs, garlic grilled corn on the cob, or even just boiled corn on the cob. Really, Indiana sweet corn served any way on the cob is a favorite summer food.
Kathy Patalsky says
That all sounds crazy good. !
Liz says
Tomatoes! So much so that I'll happily eat in-season tomatoes whole like apples haha
Kathy Patalsky says
My sister always did that! She was obsessed with our tomato plant in our yard. I agree that in-season tomatoes definitely have something very special about them. I love them in GIANT slices on veggie sandwiches.
Dana says
I love watermelon and corn.
Kristy says
Corn, cherries and peaches are some of my favorite summertime foods!
Kathy Patalsky says
me toooo 🙂
CascadianAbroad says
All the fresh veggies from local farmers markets. Hooray for summer!
Kathy Patalsky says
hooray indeed! I need to get to my farmer's market this weekend! I go crazy for the local peaches. Soooo much better than anything in a store.
Hannah says
I can never get enough watermelon, tomatoes, and fresh corn.
Kathy Patalsky says
Ahhh yes. All those.
Melissa says
I love chickpea salads!
Kathy Patalsky says
Yum! Me too!
Mara says
Almond milk ice cream!
Kathy Patalsky says
Yes! We love the almond milk ice cream sandwiches by So Delicious
Valeria Graves says
BBQ jackfruit, corn on the cob, fresh fruit, and salads!
Melissa says
Fresh fruit and seasonal veggies, like zucchini, summer squash, etc!
Jennifer says
I love it all - fresh salads, fruit salads, corn on the cob.....
Kathy Patalsky says
me toooo. Come June I turn into a summer fruit + veggie monster.
Casey says
Some of my favorite plantbased summer meals are vegan cajun slaw, baked beans, and a corn saute!
Kathy Patalsky says
yum! That all sounds amazing.
Faith says
I just tried Beyond Meat's Beyond Burger on the grill and it was delicious!
Kathy Patalsky says
Awesome. If you love those, you will absolutely love these sausages, they are just INCREDIBLE in terms of flavor and texture and versatility. It’s cool to have something so flavor-infused on the grill!
Danielle says
We love to grill up a ton of veggies and serve it over couscous or another grain!
Kathy Patalsky says
Yum! That sounds amazing.