Description
This flavorful Vegan Breakfast Sausage recipe creates delicious, plant-based patties using textured vegetable protein and a blend of spices. Perfect for a hearty morning meal, these sausages are easy to prepare, pan-fry, and enjoyed immediately or stored for later use. They are also customizable for gluten-free diets.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 cup TVP textured vegetable protein
- 1 cup warm vegetable broth
- 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon ground sage
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon kitchen bouquet (optional)
- 2 tablespoons neutral flavored oil plus more for frying
- 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon liquid smoke
- 2 tablespoons ground flaxseeds
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs or quick oats
Instructions
- Rehydrate TVP: In a large bowl, add the TVP and pour the warm vegetable broth over it. Let the TVP rehydrate for about 15 minutes until it absorbs all the broth.
- Mix Ingredients: Add fennel seeds, onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, ground sage, soy sauce, kitchen bouquet if using, neutral oil, maple syrup, liquid smoke, ground flaxseeds, all-purpose flour, and panko breadcrumbs or quick oats to the rehydrated TVP. Stir well to combine. If the mixture is too wet, add more breadcrumbs or oats to help it bind.
- Form Patties: Using your hands, shape the mixture into sausage patties of about 8 pieces.
- Pan Fry Patties: Heat a few tablespoons of neutral oil in a non-stick or cast iron skillet over medium heat. Fry the patties for 3-4 minutes on each side until browned and cooked through.
- Serve or Store: Serve the sausages immediately or let them cool and store them in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. These sausages can also be frozen. To reheat, use an air fryer, microwave, or oven until warmed through.
Notes
- Kitchen bouquet is optional; it darkens the sausages without affecting flavor significantly.
- For gluten-free versions, substitute tamari for soy sauce, gluten-free flour for all-purpose flour, and use certified gluten-free quick oats or breadcrumbs.
- If the mixture is too wet, adding more breadcrumbs or oats helps to hold the patties together better.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge or freezer for convenient reheating later.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sausage
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
