Vegan Liverwurst Recipe
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In this vegan liverwurst recipe, I’ll show you how to make a lentil spread that tastes surprisingly close to real liverwurst.
As a sausage maker, I know that much of liverwurst’s flavor comes from its seasonings: marjoram, white pepper, ginger and mace. Those same spices go into this lentil spread. The base is small brown lentils (Berglinsen), refined (neutral-tasting) coconut oil and sautéed onions. Important: Use refined (neutral-tasting) coconut oil. The first time I made this, I used unrefined coconut oil and everything tasted of coconut.
It’s easy to prepare and takes about 30 minutes. If you’d also like to make traditional sausage, you’ll find plenty of inspiration in my sausage recipe collection. For real liverwurst, try my apple and onion liverwurst.
You’ll find the complete vegan liverwurst recipe below.
Have fun and good luck making it!
Vegan liverwurst – What do you need to make it?
Ingredients per 250 g
| Ingredient | Grams | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| small brown lentils (Berglinsen), cooked | 165 g | |
| refined (neutral-tasting) coconut oil | 40 g | |
| sunflower oil | 25 g | |
| sautéed onions | 25 g |
Spices per 250 g
| Ingredient | Grams |
|---|---|
| Spread | |
| salt | 5 g |
| dried marjoram | 1 g |
| white pepper | 0.75 g |
| ginger | 0.15 g |
| mace | 0.15 g |
EU readers: find mace in my German shop.
The equipment to make vegan liverwurst
Blender
You’ll need a blender or food processor to combine the ingredients. An immersion blender also works.
Jars
You’ll need jars to store the spread. Traditional straight-sided preserving jars or WECK jars work well.
For my other recommendations, see my complete sausage-making equipment guide.
Make vegan liverwurst – Step-By-Step Instructions
Cook the lentils
Cook the small brown lentils (Berglinsen) in hot water according to the package instructions until tender but still with a little bite. I don’t salt the water. Instead, I weigh the seasonings separately and add them later. I do the same when making sausage because it gives a more even flavor.
Chop the onions
Slice or dice the onions. They will be blended later, so there’s no need to chop them especially finely.
Fry the onions until translucent
Fry the onions over low to medium heat until translucent. A few lightly browned patches are fine and add flavor. Use a little neutral oil for the vegan version, or butter for a vegetarian version.
Combine the ingredients and seasonings
Put the cooked lentils, fried onions, refined coconut oil, sunflower oil and all the seasonings into a food processor or blender.
Blend coarsely or finely
Now decide how you want your vegan liverwurst to feel. For a coarse version, pulse the blender just 4-8 times for a few seconds each. For a smooth, creamy texture, blend a little longer. Both taste great; it’s a matter of taste.
Fill jars and chill
Spoon the mixture into clean jars, close them and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. As it cools, the spread firms up and becomes easier to spread on bread.
Your lentil spread is ready
Your vegan liverwurst is ready 😄. Its texture and firmness really do resemble liverwurst. Enjoy!
Frequently asked questions
What is the shelf life of vegan liverwurst?
What is the shelf life of vegan liverwurst?
The lentil spread keeps in the fridge for about 5-7 days. Keep the jar tightly closed and use a clean spoon. You can also freeze it in portions and thaw it as needed.
Which refined coconut oil should I use for vegan liverwurst?
Which refined coconut oil should I use for vegan liverwurst?
Make sure you use neutral-tasting (deodorized) refined coconut oil. Regular coconut oil has a strong flavor and will make the spread taste only of coconut. The refined coconut oil firms up as it cools, making the mixture spread like real liverwurst.
Can I use other lentils?
Can I use other lentils?
Small brown lentils (Berglinsen) or brown lentils work best because they hold their shape when cooked and have a slightly earthy flavor. Red lentils become too soft and make the texture too mushy. Beluga lentils work too, but have a slightly stronger flavor.
Should I blend vegan liverwurst coarsely or finely?
Should I blend vegan liverwurst coarsely or finely?
It’s a matter of taste. A coarse blend resembles coarse liverwurst, with visible pieces of lentil. A finer blend gives a creamy texture closer to smooth liverwurst. Try both versions.
Is this lentil spread vegetarian too?
Is this lentil spread vegetarian too?
Yes, the recipe is both vegan and vegetarian. For a vegetarian variation, you can fry the onions in butter instead of oil. This gives the spread an even richer flavor.
