Classic Breakfast Sausage Links [Vegan]

These breakfast links are a delicious, high protein addition to any breakfast table. They have a firm texture and a crispy outside. You can serve them alongside a zesty, Southwestern-style tofu scramble, mash them into a potato hash, or use them as the protein in your favorite breakfast burrito recipe.

SERVES : 4 links            COOK TIME : 10 

INGREDIENTS

• 1 15-ounce can pinto beans
• 1/4 cup vital wheat gluten
• 2 tablespoons chickpea flour
• 1/4 cup mushrooms, finely diced
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon fennel
• 1/2 teaspoon rosemary
• 1/2 teaspoon sage
• 1/2 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon maple syrup
• 1 tablespoon water
• Salt and pepper, to taste

PREPARATION

1. Step 1 : In a large mixing bowl, pour in pinto beans and smash with a fork until you get a nice paste.
2. Step 2 : Add in the rest of the ingredients and mix to combine. You can use a wooden spoon to do this, or your hands. The texture should end up being slightly firm and spongy.
3. Step 3 : Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add in 1 tablespoon olive oil or spray with a non-stick cooking spray.
4. Step 4 : While pan is heating up, shape your links.
5. Step 5 : Place links in skillet and heat on medium-high heat, turning them every few minutes. You want to make sure all sides have a nice crisp to them. Serve hot.