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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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5 Recipes for 5-Ingredient Vegan Meatballs

 New vegans and old vegans alike are often searching for recipes that are quick to put together, with as few ingredients as possible, and with the deliciousness factor that attracts the fussy and suits those with stricter dietary requirements (such as gluten-free). 

Following are five simple recipes for vegan meatballs, each with only five basic ingredients.

Each recipe is versatile and can be customized with your favorite spices or sauces! (5 5-ingredient sauce recipes HERE.)

Lentil-walnut vegan meatballs with spaghetti

1. Lentil-Walnut "Meatballs"

Ingredients:

1 cup cooked lentils

½ cup finely chopped walnuts

½ cup breadcrumbs (use gluten-free if needed)

1 tbsp soy sauce or tamari

1 tsp garlic powder

Purchase Organic Lentils 
from Amazon Canada or from Amazon.com

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

Mash the lentils with a fork or food processor until slightly chunky.

Mix in walnuts, breadcrumbs, soy sauce, and garlic powder.

Form into balls and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Bake for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden brown.

Chickpea-Oat Vegan Meatballs in vegan gravy

2. Chickpea-Oat "Meatballs"

Ingredients:

1 cup cooked chickpeas (or canned, rinsed)

½ cup rolled oats

1 tbsp tomato paste (or Ketchup)

1 tsp Italian seasoning

Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

Blend chickpeas and oats in a food processor until a coarse dough forms.

Mix in tomato paste, Italian seasoning, and salt/pepper.

Shape into balls and arrange on a parchment-lined baking sheet.

Bake for 20-25 minutes, turning halfway for even browning.

Black Bean-Cornmeal Vegan Meatballs

3. Black Bean-Cornmeal "Meatballs"

Ingredients:

1 cup cooked black beans

¼ cup cornmeal

1 tbsp barbecue sauce

1 tsp smoked paprika

1 tsp onion powder

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

Mash the black beans in a bowl until mostly smooth.

Add cornmeal, barbecue sauce, smoked paprika, and onion powder. Mix well.

Roll into balls and place on a lined baking sheet.

Bake for 20 minutes, turning halfway.

Sweet Potato-Quinoa vegan Meatballs nestled in Greens

4. Sweet Potato-Quinoa "Meatballs"

Ingredients:

1 cup cooked sweet potato (mashed)

½ cup cooked quinoa

2 tbsp ground flaxseed

1 tsp cumin

Salt to taste

Purchase Organic Quinoa, other grains, and legumes 
from Amazon.com or Amazon Canada
 Instructions:

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

Combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix until fully combined.

Shape into balls and arrange on a parchment-lined baking sheet.

Bake for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through.

Mushroom-Tofu vegan meatballs with Chinese vegetables

5. Mushroom-Tofu "Meatballs"

Ingredients:

1 cup finely chopped mushrooms

½ cup crumbled firm tofu

½ cup breadcrumbs

1 tbsp soy sauce

1 tsp thyme

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

Sauté mushrooms until most of the moisture evaporates. Cool slightly.

Mix mushrooms with tofu, breadcrumbs, soy sauce, and thyme.

Form into balls and place on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.

Bake for 20-25 minutes, turning once.  

See Shirley Gong's Mushroom Sauce recipe here.

Which one did you try and how did it go?

You may want to compare the home-made recipes above with Loma Linda and other traditional commercial products. (I am an Amazon associate and receive a small referral fee if you purchase using the link. You are not charged extra.)

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