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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

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 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 ...
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Simple Tofu Spread

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 This tofu spread is very tasty and satisfying in that bulky protein way tofu imparts. It is creamy and substantial. Our son thinks it is vaguely reminiscent of *liverwurst*-- not as salty or as greasy or as troubling to think about though. Ingredients: 14 oz. Extra Firm tofu, drained 1/2 cup fine chopped red onion  1/4 cup Tamari or soy sauce 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 cup chopped cilantro  1/2 cup walnuts 2 teaspoons peanut butter 1. I made this spread in my small food processor, but you can also make it by hand. Start by either chopping the walnuts finely with a knife or in the food processor. 2. Combine all ingredients in the mixing bowl or the bowl of the food processor. Crumble up the tofu into small chunks. 3. If you using a bowl, you may want to also use a potato masher to get the process of a smooth spread started. In the food processor pulse and scrape down until a nice smooth sauce results. 4. If you are doing it by hand, you might actually need to get in t...
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Recipe for Mock Turkey Noodle Soup (Vegan)

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Mock Turkey Soup Here is another one of the Cooking School demo soups.  If you are feeling the lack of a turkey soup the day-after the festive occasion, this is fast and easy to throw together!  And tasty, of course.  And healthier than the real bird (see this video by Dr. Michael Greger about eating poultry) IN SOUP POT: 3 Qts. Water 1 C. slivered or chopped Celery 1/2 to 1 C. chopped Carrots 1/2 C. Onion Flakes 2 cubes Organic Herbal Bouillon or 4 T. Homemade Broth/Bouillion Other veggies , as desired, such as sliced mushroom, green peas, green beans, etc. BRING TO BOIL TURN DOWN HEAT TO SIMMER for 5 Minutes ADD: 2 C. diced Firm Organic Tofu 2 T.  Chicken-style Seasoning  (No MSG) Other seasoning and salt/pepper to your taste Approximately 4 C. cooked Pasta
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Tofu Mayo Recipe: Vegan, Gluten-Free, No Oils

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This is a purist, classical tofu mayo recipe-- something perhaps your Mom whipped up back in the day (and I mean, "whipped" in that perhaps she used a beater instead of a blender?)  It is creamy, rich, thick, and stick-to-your vegan sandwich content (tomato? tempeh? burger?) Once you have the ingredients and have mixed it up a few times, you can embellish in the way you might want it to taste (with relish? garlic? pepper?) (See some ideas below the recipe) If you have some kind of trendy take on tofu-- that it is not the great high nutrient food that it is-- you might want to check out the Tofu topics by Dr. Michael Greger , the much-esteemed M.D./Science Researcher and founder of NutritionFacts.org .    Just a sample of the great work he does to keep us motivated to keep eating healthy can be found in this video TOFU MAYO RECIPE: INGREDIENTS 350 g/ 12 oz. medium/firm Organic Tofu (broken in chunks) Juice squeezed from 1 fresh organic Lemon 1 teaspoon Di...
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Best Scramble Tofu Mix - vegan, gluten-free

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If you have ever made yourself some tofu scramble with the expectation that it will be a great sub for your favourite scramble eggs back in the day, well, you know that disappointment. I have to say, though, that there is a new kid in town! I don't know where I actually got this recipe from.  I just found it in scribbled into a book on my never-ending quest to quell the clutter in our home.  I think it may be out of a library cookbook, or maybe someone dictated it to me.  In any case, I apologize if it is your precious recipe.  I have changed some of the wording, and some of the ingredients. So, the glory of this actual recipe is in the mixture that you make up in advance and always have on hand when the urge for a tofu scramble hits! The flavour blend is outstanding.  I also like how the mix is set up to provide just enough of its herby deliciousness (1 1/2 Teaspoons per serving) so that there is not an imbalance in either flavour or moistness. Blen...
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Alberta Country Hash Recipe (Egg-free, Gluten-free, Dairy-free)

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*6 large Potatoes, peeled and boiled large chunks OR *leftover boiled or baked Potatoes SAUTE in a large skillet: *1 T. Oil *1 Onion, sliced *1 Green Pepper, diced *1 Red or Yellow Pepper, diced *2 cloves Garlic, sliced *1 pkg. extra-firm Tofu, diced *1 T. Turmeric *1/2 tsp. Savory or Sage *1/2 tsp. Salt *1 tsp. Cajun seasoning OR Mesquite or Chili ADD: Potato Chunks HEAT enough to serve hot.
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BBQ Tofu & Vegetables

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Here is a lovely standby recipe for barbecue tofu and vegetables that uses familiar ingredients you likely already have in your kitchen. MARINADE:  1/4 C. Soy Sauce / Tamari 1/2  tsp. Chili Powder 1/2  tsp. Pepper 1     tsp. Mustard 2     blocks Firm Tofu, diced small (approx. 1/2- 3/4 inch pieces) SIMMER UNTIL TENDER: 1 C. Water 2 medium Carrots 2 stalks Celery 1 Green Bell Pepper, chopped coarse 1 Red Bell Pepper, chopped coarse 2 large Potatoes, diced IN ANOTHER POT, Steam: 4 Leaves & Stems Fresh Chard, chopped 1 C. Water ADD: Marinated Tofu to other Vegetables Steamed Chard (or other leafy greens) ADD: Barbecue Sauce of choice to taste Simmer all until tender.
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