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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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High Protein Chickpea-Tofu Cheesecake-- 3 Ways

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                                         Maybe you have seen the delicious dark chocolate vegan cheesecake whose major ingredients are chickpeas and firm tofu? I got to thinking that, hey, other vegan cheesecakes could have this same unusual foundation and be just as yummy (and high protein, for those who are looking for additional protein in their vegan diet). Here are recipes for three such cheesecakes:  1. Lemon Vanilla Chickpea-Tofu Cheesecake,  2. Maple-Pecan Chickpea-Tofu Cheesecake 3. Cherry or Strawberry Swirl Chickpea-Tofu Cheesecake  Scroll down to the recipes-- excited to see what you think!   1. ** L emon-Vanilla Chickpea-Tofu Cheesecake ** Lemon-Vanilla Cheesecake. Image generated by Firefly. ** Crust: ** - 1 ½ cups (150 g) graham cracker crumbs (or gluten-free cookie crumbs) - ¼ cup (60 mL) melted coconut oil - 2 tbsp (30 mL) maple syrup ** Fill...
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Vegan Turkey - 3 Ways

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  Whether you're celebrating Thanksgiving, hosting a holiday dinner, or craving a hearty plant-based roast, this Vegan Turkey 3-Ways post has you covered. Choose from a protein-packed tofu turkey, a juicy seitan loaf, or a nutty gluten-free roast—all infused with the same savory, turkey-style marinade for cozy, nostalgic flavor. 🦃 Vegan Turkey  3 Ways (Tofu, Seitan, and Nut-Based Roasts) 🔸 Universal Turkey-Flavored Marinade (for all three versions) 2 tbsp olive oil (30 mL) 1 tbsp white miso paste (15 mL) 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar or lemon juice (15 mL) 1 tbsp maple syrup (15 mL) ½ tsp liquid smoke (or 1 tsp smoked paprika) ½ tsp ground sage ½ tsp celery seed or celery salt ½ tsp garlic powder ½ tsp onion powder ¼ tsp black pepper ¼–½ tsp sea salt Optional: 1 tsp nutritional yeast (5 mL) Mix well. Use immediately or refrigerate up to 3 days. 1. Tofu Turkey   These tender tofu turkey slabs are the  most delicious pieces of faux turkey I have ever eaten.  🧊 In...
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