Description
This flavorful vegan breakfast sausage is perfect for those seeking a gluten-free, soy-free, and nut-free option. Packed with fiber from lentils and mushrooms, and sweetened with apple and maple, these patties are a delicious start to your day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cremini mushrooms, stemmed and quartered
- 1 (19 oz) can lentils, drained and rinsed
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 small onion, minced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 apple, peeled and minced or grated, with liquid very well squeezed out
- 2 tsp gluten-free, low-sodium coconut aminos or tamari
- 1 ½ tbsp fresh sage, minced
- 1 ½ tbsp fresh rosemary, minced
- 1 ½ tbsp fresh thyme, minced
- 6 tbsp oat flour (gluten-free if desired)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Prepare Mushrooms: Pulse the mushrooms in a food processor until they resemble ground meat. Transfer them to a cheesecloth and wring out as much liquid as possible. Set aside.
- Prepare Lentils: Drain and rinse the lentils, then squeeze out any excess moisture. In the food processor, puree half of the lentils.
- Cook Onion: Heat the olive oil in a pan over medium-low heat. Add the minced onion and cook until lightly browned and caramelized, about 30 minutes. (If short on time, sauté for 2 minutes, but caramelizing adds depth of flavor.)
- Add Ingredients: Add garlic, the squeezed mushrooms, grated apple, maple syrup, coconut aminos or tamari, sage, rosemary, thyme, and a generous pinch of salt and pepper. Cook until any excess liquid evaporates and the mushrooms are browned.
- Mix and Form Patties: Transfer the mixture to a bowl and add the whole and pureed lentils along with the oat flour. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste. Mix well.
- Bake Patties: Form the mixture into patties and place them in a greased whoopie pie mold (or on a greased baking sheet). Spritz the patties with olive oil using an oil atomizer. Bake for 17-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes.
- You can store leftovers in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze them for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hr
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 patty
- Calories: 112
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg