🌱 Vegan GF Sausage Patties

Plant-Based • Gluten-Free • Pan-Fry or Bake

🥣 Ingredients (Makes 8–10 patties)

• 1½ cups cooked lentils (well-drained)

• ¾ cup certified GF oat flour (or ground GF oats)

• ¼ cup nutritional yeast

• 2 tbsp ground flaxseed + 5 tbsp water (flax egg)

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 1 tbsp soy-free tamari or coconut aminos

• ¾ tsp salt

• 1 tsp smoked paprika

• 1 tsp garlic powder

• 1 tsp onion powder

• ½ tsp fennel seeds, lightly crushed

• ½ tsp black pepper

• Optional: pinch of sage or chili flakes

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Mix flaxseed + water; rest 5 minutes to gel.

2. Mash lentils until mostly smooth (leave some texture).

3. Add flax egg, oil, tamari, and spices; mix well.

4. Stir in oat flour and nutritional yeast.

5. Chill mixture 10–15 minutes (helps binding).

6. Shape into small patties.

7. Cook:

   • Pan-fry: Medium heat, 3–4 min per side

   • Bake: 190°C / 375°F for 20–25 min, flipping once

   • Air-fry: 180°C / 360°F for 12–15 min

🧠 Tips

• Too wet? Add 1–2 tbsp oat flour

• Too dry? Splash of water or oil

• Chill before cooking = better texture

🌶️ Flavor Variations

• 🍁 Breakfast style: add maple flavor + extra sage

• 🌶️ Spicy: cayenne or red chili flakes

• 🍄 Mushroom-boosted: finely chopped sautéed mushrooms