Description
This Vegan Breakfast Sausage recipe features hearty and flavorful patties made from textured vegetable protein and a blend of spices, perfect for a plant-based morning meal. They are easy to prepare, pan-fried to perfection, and suitable for gluten-free adaptations.
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 soak for about 15 minutes until it has absorbed all the broth.
- Mix Ingredients: Add the fennel seeds, onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, ground sage, soy sauce, kitchen bouquet (if using), oil, maple syrup, liquid smoke, ground flaxseeds, all-purpose flour, and panko breadcrumbs or quick oats into the bowl. Stir everything together well to combine. If the mixture is too wet to hold together, add extra breadcrumbs or oats as needed.
- Form Patties: Using your hands, shape the mixture into sausage patties of desired size, approximately 8 patties total.
- Cook Patties: Heat a few tablespoons of oil in a non-stick or cast iron pan over medium heat. Fry the patties for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until browned and cooked through.
- Serve or Store: Serve immediately for best flavor and texture. Alternatively, store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or freeze for longer storage. Reheat using an air fryer, microwave, or oven until warm.
Notes
- Kitchen bouquet is optional and adds a darker color without significantly changing flavor; omit for lighter sausages.
- For gluten-free version, substitute tamari for soy sauce, gluten-free flour for all-purpose flour, and use gluten-free certified quick oats or breadcrumbs.
- Use neutral flavored oil such as canola or vegetable oil to maintain balanced taste.
- Adjust seasoning to taste, adding more smoked paprika or liquid smoke for a smokier flavor if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sausage
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
