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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...

No Frills Healthy: Black Bean Soup

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Enjoy this simple no-frills and healthy black bean soup.  You can start the soup by soaking the dry beans overnight to use in the soup , or you can just open a couple of cans of beans .  Buying dry organic beans is definitely a less expensive way to go.  Growing your own beans and drying them is better yet!  Whatever works for you! INGREDIENTS: 2 cups of black beans (soaked overnight or from a can) 2 onions, chopped 2 carrots, chopped 2 stalks of celery, chopped 2 teaspoons salt 5-6 cups of water 2 teaspoons basil (see below**) METHOD: If using soaked beans, drain and rinse the beans and put them in a pot with a tight-fitting lid and all the other ingredients and simmer for 4 hours, covered.  Add more water if needed.  If using canned beans, use slightly less water and simmer for about 30 minutes until all vegetables are tender.   Press the soup through a sieve or whirl up in a blender with a little extra water. De...