Easy Flavorful Vegan Sausage Links with Lentils & Tomato 🌶️✨
Ingredients:
1 cup (7 oz / 200g) cooked brown lentils, well drained
1/2 cup (2 oz / 55g) chopped oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained well
1/2 cup (2 oz / 55g) vital wheat gluten (adjust for desired chewiness, omit for GF using alternative binder)
1/4 cup (1 oz / 30g) nutritional yeast
1/4 cup chopped onion, sautéed
2 cloves garlic, minced and sautéed
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds, crushed
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (or more, to taste)
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari
1 tablespoon olive oil from sun-dried tomato jar (or regular olive oil)
Directions:
1. Sauté the onion and garlic until soft; let cool.
2. In a food processor, combine the cooked lentils, drained sun-dried tomatoes, sautéed onion and garlic, nutritional yeast, smoked paprika, fennel seeds, red pepper flakes, oregano, black pepper, tomato paste, soy sauce/tamari, and olive oil. Pulse until combined but still retaining some texture.
3. Transfer the mixture to a bowl. Add the vital wheat gluten (if using). Knead gently for only 1-2 minutes until the gluten is incorporated and the mixture becomes slightly stretchy. Do not over-knead. (If not using gluten, add a different binder like psyllium or chickpea flour until firm enough to shape).
4. Divide the mixture and form into sausage shapes. Wrap each tightly in parchment paper or aluminum foil, twisting the ends.
5. Steam the wrapped sausages for 30-35 minutes.
6. Unwrap the sausages. They can be eaten as is, or pan-fried in a little oil until browned and slightly crispy on the outside.
7. Serve immediately or store in the refrigerator.
Recipe Information:
Preparation Time: 20 minutes | Cooking Time: 35 minutes | Total Time: 55 minutes | Calories per Serving: approx 150-180 per sausage | Number of Servings: Makes about 6-8 sausages
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