Italian Tempeh Sausage Patties
Ingredients
- 16 ounce tempeh
- 2/3 cup Whole Wheat Flour or gluten free flour
- 2 tbsp onion minced
- 2-3 cloves Garlic minced
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tbsp olive oil optional
- 2 tsp Italian Seasoning
- 1 tsp ground fennel
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes or paprika
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup grape tomatoes
- 1 cup diced zucchini
Instructions
- Steam the tempeh for 15 minutes, then chop or crumble into the bowl. Add remaining ingredients and mix well.
- Lightly oil your hands, then take about 1/3 of the mixture and press into a patty. Set on plate and repeat to make 8 sausages.
- Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Oil the frying pan and fry the sausages over medium heat until golden brown, 5-7 minutes. Flip and fry another 5-7 minutes.
- Sautéed grape tomatoes and zucchini in a bit of oil and served sausages on top.
Notes
These sausages are great in stuffed peppers too! Get some brown rice going for a more carb friendly dinner.
Plan Ahead – Prepare and refrigerate your patties the night before.
Soy Free Option – Use 1/2 cup chickpeas per serving instead of tempeh.
Soy Free Option – Use 1/2 cup chickpeas per serving instead of tempeh.
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