Savory Mushroom Sausages-Vegan

Savory Mushroom Sausages

8 ounce mushrooms, thinly sliced

3/4 cup onion, diced

2 teaspoons olive oil, plus more for frying

1/4 cup raw walnuts or pecans, coarsely chopped

2 tablespoons raw sunflower seeds

3 large cloves of garlic finely chopped

1 teaspoon dried thyme

1 teaspoon sage

1/2 teaspoon sea salt

1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

1 1/2 cups whole wheat bread crumbs

1. In a large nonstick skillet, place mushrooms, onion, and 2 teaspoons

olive oil, and sauté over medium heat, stirring often, for 3 to 4 minutes or

until soft. Add walnuts, sunflower seeds, garlic, thyme, sage, salt and

black pepper, and sauté for 2 minutes longer. Remove from heat and set

aside to cool for 2 minutes.

2. Transfer mushroom mixture into a food processor fitted with an S blade.

Add vinegar and maple syrup and process for 1 to 2 minutes or until

completely smooth.

3. Transfer mushroom mixture to a medium bowl and add breadcrumbs and stir

Well to combine.

4. Divide mixture into 12 balls and flatten into patties. In a clean

skillet heat about 2 tablespoons of oil and cook patties for about 2 minutes

per side.

Recipe Source: Adapted from “The complete idiot’s guide to Vegan Cooking”