Vegan Sausages

Ingredients

• 1 cup Lentils (cooked) (Cooked until tender, can use canned lentils)
• 1 cup Brown rice (cooked) (Cooked according to package instructions)
• 1 cup Vital wheat gluten (This ingredient gives the sausages their meaty texture)
• 1/4 cup Nutritional yeast (Adds a cheesy flavor)
• 1 medium Onion (finely chopped) (Saute until translucent)
• 3 cloves Garlic (minced) (Adds depth of flavor)
• 2 tbsp Soy sauce (For added umami)
• 1 tbsp Smoked paprika (For a smoky flavor)
• 1 tsp Dried oregano (For seasoning)
• 1/2 tsp Black pepper (To taste)
• 1 tbsp Olive oil (For sautéing)
• 1/4 cup Vegetable broth (For moisture and flavor)

Instructions

1. 1

   In a pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until it's translucent, about 5-7 minutes.

2. 2

   Add the minced garlic to the pan and sauté for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

3. 3

   In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked lentils, cooked brown rice, sautéed onion and garlic, vital wheat gluten, nutritional yeast, soy sauce, smoked paprika, oregano, and black pepper.

4. 4

   Mix everything thoroughly until well combined. If the mixture feels too dry, add vegetable broth a little at a time until you reach a dough-like consistency.

5. 5

   Divide the mixture into 4 equal parts and shape each part into a sausage form, about 5-6 inches long.

6. 6

   Wrap each sausage tightly in aluminum foil, twisting the ends to seal.

7. 7

   Place the wrapped sausages in a steamer basket over boiling water. Cover and steam for about 25 minutes.

8. 8

   Once cooked, remove the sausages from the steamer and let them cool slightly before unwrapping.

9. 9

   Serve the sausages as desired, or grill or pan-fry for a crispy exterior.