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Vegan Sausage

This vegan sausage is delicious and easy to make! Made with seitan it is meaty, salty, and perfect for easy homemade mockmeat making.
4.60 from 5 votes
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 20 minutes
Course Appetizer, Main Course
Servings 4 servings
Calories 182 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 4 ounces super firm tofu
  • 1 cup vital wheat gluten
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon liquid smoke
  • 1 teaspoon fennel seeds
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions
 

  • In a food processor pulse the tofu, olive oil, red wine vinegar, and liquid smoke. Pulse for 30 to 45 seconds until a crumbly texture is forming and the ingredients are being mixed together.
  • Then add in the vital wheat gluten and seasonings. Continue to pulse until a crumbly mixture forms.
  • Use clean hands to knead together for 1 to 3 minutes. Just until it comes together and forms into a ball. Divide into 4 pieces. Roll out into a 5 to 7 inch log shape.
  • Use a piece of parchment paper to roll up the vegan seitan sausage tightly and then wrap it tightly in foil. Twist the ends of the foil to make it like a party popper or piece of candy. If you need a visual please check the youtube video.
  • Steam in a steamer basket for 30 minutes. Then let them cool for 20 minutes before unwrapping.
  • After you unwrap you can them you can enjoy immediately. You can also grill them, cook them in a pan, the oven, or slice them into pieces.

Video

Notes

  • Nutrition facts are based on my gram measurements put into Cronometer. Yours may vary, they are to help you get an idea.
  • Please do not repost recipes without my permission. Sharing a direct link is always highly encouraged and appreciated.
  • For any questions you may have please refer to the FAQ above the recipe card.
  • This recipe is designed to make 4 vegan sausages.
  • In the video I did not first wrap the vegan sausages in parchment paper because I was out. If you need a visual for how to do that check out the vegan pepperoni recipe.

Nutrition

Serving: 74gCalories: 182kcalCarbohydrates: 4.8gProtein: 26.9gFat: 6.2g
Keyword mockmeats, vegan sausage
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