Vegan Savory Sausage Balls
Indulge in the hearty flavor and satisfying texture of Vegan Savory Sausage Balls, a plant-based twist on a classic appetizer. Bursting with smoky paprika, garlic, sage, and fennel seed, these bite-sized treats feature a protein-packed base of textured vegetable protein (TVP) and vital wheat gluten, ensuring both nutritional value and a chewy, sausage-like consistency. A touch of maple syrup adds subtle sweetness to complement savory spices, while nutritional yeast enhances the umami flavor. Quick to prepare and oven-baked to golden perfection, these vegan sausage balls make an ideal party snack or a cozy addition to any meal, especially when paired with dipping sauces. Perfectly seasoned, high-protein, and completely dairy-free, this recipe is guaranteed to impress vegans and non-vegans alike!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed
- 5 tablespoons water
- 1 cup textured vegetable protein (TVP)
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 cup nutritional yeast
- 1.5 cups vital wheat gluten
- 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried sage
- 1 teaspoon fennel seeds, crushed
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a small bowl, combine the ground flaxseed and 5 tablespoons of water. Mix well and let it sit for about 5 minutes to thicken.
In another bowl, pour the boiling water over the textured vegetable protein (TVP) and let it sit for 5 minutes to rehydrate.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the rehydrated TVP, thickened flaxseed mixture, nutritional yeast, vital wheat gluten, all-purpose flour, onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, dried sage, crushed fennel seeds, soy sauce, maple syrup, olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
Mix everything well until it forms a sticky dough. You may need to use your hands to knead it slightly to ensure even distribution of ingredients.
Using your hands, shape the mixture into small balls, about the size of a tablespoon each, and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake the sausage balls in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until they are golden brown and firm to the touch.
Remove them from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving.
Enjoy the savory vegan sausage balls plain or with your favorite dipping sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2659 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 47.3 g | 61% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.8 g | 34% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3826 mg | 166% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 181.5 g | 66% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 40.5 g | 145% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.4 g | ||
| Protein | 377.4 g | 755% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.2 mcg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 1340 mg | 103% | |
| Iron | 43.9 mg | 244% | |
| Potassium | 4864 mg | 103% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
