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    Smoked Apple & Sage Sausage Tostadas with Apple Salsa & Chipotle-Lime Crema

    Published: Jul 15, 2021 · Modified: Feb 20, 2022 by Zimmy · This post may contain affiliate links · 4 Comments

    An outdoor image of three Smoked Apple & Sage Sausage Tostadas with Apple Salsa & Chipotle-Lime Crema on a wooden board. A package of the sausages, a bowl of condiments surround these tostadas.

    Smoked Apple & Sage Sausage Tostadas with Apple Salsa & Chipotle-Lime Crema

    Mexican inspired flavours with a twist! These Field Roast Smoked Apple & Sage Plant-Based Sausages are loaded with flavours that you may not associate with Mexican cuisine. But when paired with a fresh apple salsa, a tangy chipotle-lime crema and spicy guacamole, look out traditional flavour expectations… be prepared to dazzle your taste buds!

    Ingredients
    • 1 x 12.95 oz package Field Roast Smoked Apple & Sage Plant-Based Sausages (4 sausages)
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 12 Crispy Tostadas (store bought – approximately 4 ½“ diameter)
    • 1 ½ – 2 cups Guacamole (homemade or store bought)
    • 1 ½ cups shredded purple cabbage (about ¼ of a cabbage)
    • 1 ½ cups shredded iceberg lettuce (about ¼ of a lettuce)
    • ¾ cup red onion finely sliced (about half a large red onion)
    • Apple Salsa (recipe below)
    • Chipotle-Lime Crema (recipe below)
    • ¼ cup small fresh cilantro leaves (or chopped)
    Apple Salsa
    • 1 Honeycrisp apple, cored and very small diced
    • ¼ cup red bell pepper, seeded and very small diced (about ½ a red pepper)
    • ½ a large jalapeño, seeded and finely diced
    • 2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar (or substitute lime juice)
    • 1 celery stock, very small diced (optional)
    • 1 teaspoon sugar
    • salt and pepper to taste
    Chipotle-Lime Crema
    • 2 Chipotle Peppers (in Adobo Sauce)
    • 1 cup Plain Dairy-Free Yogurt (or Dairy-Free Greek Yogurt)
    • 3 teaspoons freshly squeezed lime juice
    • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
    Preparation
    Smoked Apple & Sage Sausage Tostadas with Apple Salsa & Chipotle-Lime Crema

    Begin by making the Chipotle-Lime Crema. In a mini food processor (or blender), add the Chipotle peppers, yogurt, lime juice, salt and blend until the chipotle pepper is pureed and incorporated well with the yogurt. Taste, then adjust the lime juice or salt as needed.

    Chipotle-Lime Crema

    Pour into a bowl for serving and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (keep refrigerated until ready to serve).

    Next make the Apple Salsa. In a bowl, mix the apple, red pepper, jalapeño, balsamic, sugar, salt & pepper, then toss to combine. Taste and adjust seasoning if required. Use immediately or cover tightly and store in the refrigerator for up to 2 hours.

    Apple Salsa

    Preheat the grill (or grill pan on medium heat).

    Remove the casings from the Field Roast Smoked Apple & Sage Plant-Based Sausages. Toss the sausages in the olive oil (or brush on each sausage).

    Cook the sausages for 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally, until evenly browned on all sides.

    Remove the sausages to a cutting board and slice each sausage into 9 or 10 pieces, diagonally.

    A close up image of a man slicing sausages.

    To build the tostada, spread 2 tablespoons of guacamole on each tostada, then add a sprinkle each of cabbage, lettuce, and red onions, then layer 3 pieces of the Field Roast Sausage, the Apple Salsa, a drizzle of the Chipotle-Lime Crema and finish with Cilantro.

    Enjoy!

    • Prep: 25 min
    • Cook: 10 min
    • Total: 35 minutes
    • Serves 4
    A close up image of a package of Field Roast Smoked apple and sage sausage.

    Disclosure: I have participated in a paid partnership with Field Roast. Opinions in this post are my own.


    Hope you enjoy my Smoked Apple & Sage Sausage Tostadas with Apple Salsa & Chipotle-Lime Crema recipe! We would love to hear from you, please leave us your feedback in the comment box below.

    Have a delicious day! James (aka Zimmy) & Elaine

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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Sophie

      July 17, 2021 at 9:24 am

      5 stars
      Wow! This looks so bright and fresh I can’t wait to try it! I love the apple salsa idea – a little sweet with a little savory and of course some spice! I am also excited to try the meatless sausages – they look amazing!

      Reply
      • zimmysnook

        July 17, 2021 at 9:47 am

        Hi Sophie,
        Thank you! Be prepared to dazzle your taste buds with this recipe! These plant based sausages get a ‘two thumbs’ up in our house!
        Have a terrific weekend!
        James

        Reply
    2. Dina and Bruce

      July 17, 2021 at 6:19 pm

      Oh wow! This looks amazing! And we love that it is completely plant based!!

      Dina and Bruce

      Reply
      • zimmysnook

        July 19, 2021 at 12:03 pm

        Thanks so much Dina & Bruce!
        We really enjoyed these tostadas, the sausages were so tasty!
        Have a great day,
        Elaine & James

        Reply

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