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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...

Pineapple Chick'n and Rice Casserole (vegan)

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  Recreate the tropical flavors of Hawaii with this family-friendly vegan Pineapple "Chicken" Bake! Made with soy curls, coconut milk,  and crushed pineapple, it's a nostalgic, comforting dish perfect for potlucks. INGREDIENTS: 3 cups of mock chicken or soy curls cooked in chick'n broth and pressed dry ------------------------------- 1 1/2 cups uncooked rice or quinoa 1 cup coconut milk 1 1/4 c. water ----------------------- 1 cup broth + remaining coconut milk ---------------------------------------------- 1 red onion, chopped 1 red bell pepper, chopped 2- 8 oz. cans of crushed pineapple (pour off juice) (green onion for garnish) This recipe is a family-friendly, vegan version of what is often called Hawaian Pineapple Chicken . It was a popular recipe for dinner parties in the 70s when so many people had begun to holiday in Hawaii and wanted to recreate that lovely experience. I veganized the conventional  recipe using soy curls and it was a big hit at a weekend p...

Tabulleh with Chick'n Crumbles

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  Tabulleh with Chick'n Crumbles - A refreshingplant-based version of a popular Middle Eastern salad Who doesn't remember the minty-lemony refreshing surprise of their first spoonful of Taboulleh? Not surprising that the Middle Eastern country of Lebanon claims it as one of its most popular dishes world-wide.  In the simplest terms, it is a salad made from bulgur or cracked wheat soaked in lemon juice and olive oil and stuffed with fresh herbs, like chopped mint and parsley (or cilantro) and topped with veggies like cucumber, onion, and tomato, a pleasant mix of spices, chopped nuts or seeds, and sometimes chicken mince is fried up and mixed in. We have veganized the salad and are including a crumble made from soy curls (recipe below) although it would work well with other faux chicken meat or tofu crumbles. I've also included a recipe at the very bottom for easy-peasy oat flat breads. This recipe will serve 8. INGREDIENTS: 1 cup  bulgur or cracked wheat    ...