Description
This Vegan Breakfast Sausage Recipe offers a delicious and healthy plant-based alternative to traditional breakfast sausages. Made with cooked lentils, rolled oats, and a blend of aromatic spices, these patties are packed with fiber and protein. They are easy to prepare, cooked on the stovetop to a perfect golden brown, and ideal for a flavorful morning meal that suits vegan diets.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups cooked lentils, drained and mashed
- 3/4 cup rolled oats
- 1/4 cup onion, finely minced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon fennel seeds, crushed
- 1/2 teaspoon dried sage
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
Binding Mixture
- 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed mixed with 5 tablespoons water (flax egg)
Instructions
- Prepare the Flax Egg: Mix 2 tablespoons of ground flaxseed with 5 tablespoons of water in a small bowl and let it sit for 5 minutes until it thickens to a gel-like consistency, which will serve as the vegan binder.
- Combine Base Ingredients: In a large bowl, mash the cooked lentils thoroughly and then add 3/4 cup rolled oats. Stir to combine evenly.
- Add Flavors and Seasonings: Incorporate the finely minced onion and garlic, soy sauce or tamari, maple syrup, olive oil, smoked paprika, crushed fennel seeds, dried sage, dried thyme, black pepper, and cayenne pepper if desired. Mix well to distribute all seasonings throughout the mixture.
- Mix in Flax Egg: Pour the prepared flax egg into the seasoned lentil and oat mixture. Stir vigorously until a thick, cohesive dough-like mixture forms, ensuring everything binds well together.
- Rest the Mixture: Let the mixture rest for 5 minutes to allow the oats to absorb moisture so the patties hold their shape better during cooking.
- Form Patties: Shape the mixture into 8 small, round sausage patties, about the size of a typical breakfast sausage patty.
- Cook Patties: Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat and lightly grease it if necessary. Place the patties on the skillet and cook for 4 to 5 minutes per side until they develop a golden-brown crust and are heated through inside.
- Serve: Serve the vegan breakfast sausage patties warm alongside your favorite breakfast dishes.
Notes
- For a firmer texture, refrigerate the mixture for 20 minutes before shaping into patties.
- These patties can also be baked at 375°F (190°C) for 20 minutes, flipping halfway through for even color.
- Leftover patties store well in the refrigerator for up to 4 days and can be reheated on the stovetop or in a microwave.
