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Sausage Recipes for the New Vegan

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  Giving up sausage can feel like a tough ask when you first go vegan. The savoury, spiced, satisfying chew of a sausage is something many of us grew up with and crave. The good news? Vegan sausages are surprisingly easy to make at home, and they can be just as hearty and flavourful as the real thing—without the meat. These three easy vegan sausage recipes each use a different plant-based protein: lentils, tofu, and vital wheat gluten. They're perfect for new vegans looking to recreate old favourites without sacrificing taste or texture. 1. Vegan Breakfast Sausage (Lentil-Based) Vegan Sausage Patties- Generated by Fire.fly AI These little patties are perfect for a weekend breakfast or a hearty brunch. They’re mildly sweet, spiced with sage, and made with nutritious lentils. Ingredients (makes 8 small patties): 1 cup cooked green or brown lentils ½ cup rolled oats 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed 1 tablespoon maple syrup 2 teaspoons soy sauce ½ teaspoon smoked paprika 1 teaspoon ground...
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Sunflower Seed-Cashew Mayo Recipe (Gluten-free, Vegan)

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Sunflower Seed-Cashew Mayo  WHIZ the following together in a blender: *2 C. Cold Water *1 C. raw Sunflower seeds *1 C. raw Cashews *1/2 tsp. Salt *1/4 tsp. Tumeric BLEND until smooth PLACE in a bowl and stir in 1/2C. Lemon Juice COOL to thicken. MORE GREAT MAYO RECIPES ON THIS SITE Veggin Out Cashew Mayo Quick Cashew Mayo Tofu Mayo
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Avocado-Cucumber Appetizer Recipe (gluten-free, vegan)

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Avocado-Cucumber Appetizers with Shredded Carrots (alternative to Sprouts) MASH an Avocado with a fork, whip until creamy ADD : *1 T. Lemon Juice *1/2 C. Green Onion , chopped *1 T. Chicken-style Seasoning (no MSG)** *1 C. Alfalfa Sprouts , chopped or shredded Carrots (as in photo) *2 English Cucumbers , peeled and cut in half lengthwise, then cut into 2" sections Spread Avocado Mix on Cucumbers,as you would with an open-face sandwich **Make the chicken-style seasoning yourself and avoid the high prices, the undesirable ingredients and enjoy that home-made buzz!
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Recipe for Corn-Potato Chowder (Dairy-free, Vegan, CAN be Gluten-Free)

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Corn-Potato Chowder - image from Pinterest *2 C. Potato, cubed *1/2C. Carrot, diced *2 C. Corn Niblets (or Cream Corn) *1 Onion, chopped fine *1/2C. Celery, chopped *IF USING FRESH CORN, natural starch will thicken chowder. If using canned or frozen corn, you will need to add 2 T. Flour (OR 2 T. starch for Gluten-free chowder) *Salt and Pepper and/or Mrs. Dash to taste *ADD THICK, smooth Almond Cream (Blend 1 C. Water to 1 C. Soaked Blanched Almonds) In the video below find a similar vegan corn chowder recipe (larger portions)using cashew cream vs. almondcream and basil as a spice. Enjoy!
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Recipe for Washington Chowder (Gluten-free, Dairy-free, Vegan)

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Washington Chowder IN 2-QUART SAUCE PAN: *1/4 C. Oil *1 C. Chopped Onion *1 C. Chopped Celery *2 C. Diced Potato *2 C. Cubed Tomatoes *1/4 tsp. Savory *1 tsp. Salt *Pepper to taste ADD: 3 C. Water SIMMER 10- 15 Minutes ADD: Cashew Cream (1 C. Water to 1/2 C. Cashews blended smooth) If chowder is too watery, add a slurry of 1/4 C. Water and 1 T. Cornstarch OPTIONAL: 1 clove Minced Garlic
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Sunflower-Nut Meat Balls Recipe (egg-free, dairy-free, vegan)

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Sunflower Nut "Meatballs" immersed in a veggie stew-- great also as a part of a traditional Spaghetti and Meatball  Dinner This popular sunflower nut meatballs recipe is quick to make and very attractive and delicious to serve. Sunflower seeds are an inexpensive plant protein that are a nice economic break from the cost of many other nuts and seeds.   In a food processor, or by hand, FINELY CHOP   *1 cup/140 g raw sunflower seeds and *1 cup/120 g pecans or walnuts   IN MIXING BOWL PUT :  *4 cups/200 g. wholewheat bread crumbs or rolled oats BLENDERIZE THE FOLLOWING :together: *2 cups/473 ml  water or vegetable broth *1 raw onion *2 cloves garlic *2 tablespoon/20 g  Caflib or roasted chicory *1 tablespoon/12 g  black pepper *1 tablespoon/18 g. Marmite (a yeasty "beef" flavoring) or Celtic Sea Salt to taste *1 teaspoon/4 g. mesquite powder (optional) MIX ALL OF THE ABOVE IN MIXING BOWL FORM INTO BALLS (golf ball or smaller)...
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