Name: Vegan Choucroute Garnie
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 55 min
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 2 large potatoes, peeled, cut into chunks; 3 carrots, sliced into chunks; 2 stalks celery, coarsely sliced; 1 onion, sliced; 4 large vegan sausages (i.e., Field Roast, Tofurky, or home-made), sliced in half; 1 ½ cups fresh sauerkraut; 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; 3 bay leaves; 1 teaspoon whole peppercorns; 8 juniper berries; ¼ cup whole grain mustard

Sharon Palmer RD

Published on February 20, 2026

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Vegan Choucroute Garnie – Classic Alsatian Dish Made Plant-Based

Bring a taste of France to your table with this Vegan Choucroute with Sausage—a plant-based twist on the classic Alsatian comfort food. Traditionally known as choucroute garnie, this hearty dish features tangy sauerkraut simmered with savory sausage, carrots, celery, onions, and potatoes. This version keeps all the cozy, satisfying flavors—while being completely vegan, vegetarian, and plant-based. Made with simple ingredients and easy cooking steps, this one-dish recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings when you want something warm and comforting. Healthy, flavorful, and deeply satisfying, this vegan choucroute proves that classic European favorites can be enjoyed in a modern, plant-powered way.

What is Choucroute Garnie?

The Alsace region of France is spectacular and unique. Due to its location near the German border, it has a French-German feel in architecture, culture, and food traditions. One of their most traditional dishes—choucroute (which means sauerkraut in French) garnie—feels very German. I visited Alsace more than 30 years ago, and then again for my honeymoon a few years later. Ever since, this dish has been rolling around in my head, and with today’s new love affair for fermented foods, I thought about resurrecting it in a modern, simple, healthier plant-based version. Alors, voila, c’est ici! My vegan chourcroute garnie! I love the juxtaposition of the salty, pickled flavors of fresh sauerkraut with earthy, sweet root vegetables and savory vegan sausages. This one-dish Vegan Choucroute Garnie can be whipped up in no time, but if you have a little bit of extra energy, try creating home-made vegan sausages to make it even more special.

I love the juxtaposition of the salty, pickled flavors of fresh sauerkraut with earthy, sweet root vegetables and savory vegan sausages. This one-dish Vegan Choucroute Garnie can be whipped up in no time, but if you have a little bit of extra energy, try creating home-made vegan sausages to make it even more special.

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Author: The Plant-Powered Dietitian
Total Time: 55 minutes
Yield: 4 servings 1x
Diet: Vegan

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This one-dish Vegan Choucroute Garnie, based on the traditions of Alsace, is a savory, plant-based version filled with the goodness of sauerkraut, plant-based sausage, vegetables, and spices.

Ingredients

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2 large potatoes, peeled, cut into chunks
3 carrots, sliced into chunks
2 stalks celery, coarsely sliced
1 onion, sliced
4 large vegan sausages (i.e., Field Roast, Tofurky, or home-made), sliced in half
1 ½ cups fresh sauerkraut
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
3 bay leaves
1 teaspoon whole peppercorns
8 juniper berries
¼ cup whole grain mustard

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Instructions

Heat oven to 375 F.
Place the potatoes, carrots, celery, onion, and sausage in a baking dish.
Add the fresh sauerkraut to the baking dish.
Drizzle the surface with olive oil.
Add the bay leaves, peppercorns, and juniper berries to the baking dish.
Toss together the ingredients in the baking dish to distribute evenly.
Place in top shelf of the oven and bake uncovered for about 45 minutes, until vegetables are tender and golden brown.
Serve with whole grain mustard, as desired.