Legume Free Vegan Italian Sausage
Total time1 hr 10 min
Prep time20 min
Cook time40 min
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4 servings
For the sausage
- 1 ½ cups vital wheat gluten
- 3 tbsp nutritional yeast
- 1 ½ tsp fennel seeds
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp dried thyme
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¾ cup vegetable broth
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
Chef's tipCoconut aminos are sweeter and less salty; taste and adjust the seasoning.
For searing
- 1 tbsp olive oil, for searing
Instructions
- 1
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the vital wheat gluten, nutritional yeast, fennel seeds, smoked paprika, oregano, thyme, garlic powder, onion powder, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper until evenly combined.
- 2
In a separate small bowl or measuring cup, stir together the vegetable broth, tomato paste, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and soy sauce until the tomato paste is fully dissolved.
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