Description
Vegetarian sausage casserole is hearty and deeply satisfying, combining beans and veggie sausage in a tomato-rich sauce with plenty of depth.
Ingredients
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Main Protein Ingredients:
- 2 cups vital wheat gluten
- 1/2 cup nutritional yeast
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon fennel seeds, crushed
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
Cooking and Binding Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
Instructions
- Thoroughly blend flour, vital wheat gluten, nutritional yeast, herbs, and spices in a spacious mixing vessel, ensuring uniform distribution of dry components.
- In a separate container, vigorously whisk plant-based milk, vegetable broth, olive oil, and soy sauce until smooth and well-integrated.
- Gradually pour liquid mixture into dry ingredients, stirring consistently to create a cohesive, elastic protein-rich dough.
- Knead the mixture for 3-4 minutes until it develops a stretchy, compact texture with robust protein strands.
- Divide dough into equal portions and carefully roll into cylindrical sausage shapes, compressing tightly to maintain structural integrity.
- Individually wrap each sausage in parchment paper or aluminum foil, creating secure, sealed packets.
- Place wrapped sausages in a steamer basket and steam at medium-high heat for 40 minutes, allowing proteins to set and flavors to develop.
- Let the sausages cool for 15–20 minutes before unwrapping.
- Unwrap sausages and slice into medallions or diagonal cuts.
- Sauté sausage pieces in a skillet with mixed vegetables, tomato-based sauce, and complementary herbs until heated through and slightly caramelized.
Notes
- Check ingredient ratios meticulously to ensure perfect texture and binding of vegetarian sausage mixture.
- Use firm tofu or vital wheat gluten as primary protein base for robust, meaty consistency.
- Steam sausages precisely at medium heat to maintain structural integrity and prevent crumbling during cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Steaming
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 174
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 725 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg