Vegan Sausage
A versatile and flavorful alternative to traditional meat sausage, perfect for plant-based diets, quick meal prep, and adding protein to various dishes.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup vital wheat gluten
- 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
- 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
Preparation
- In a bowl, mix the vital wheat gluten, nutritional yeast, ground flaxseed, onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- In another bowl, combine the vegetable broth, soy sauce, and olive oil.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture and stir until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough for about 5 minutes until it becomes firm.
- Shape the dough into sausages and then wrap each one tightly in foil.
Cooking
- Steam the wrapped sausages for 30 minutes.
- Once cooked, let them cool for a few minutes, then remove from the foil.
- Cook on a skillet or grill until browned, and serve!
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week or freeze for longer storage. Reheat gently to maintain texture. Experiment with spices and ingredients for variations.