Smoky Adzuki Bean Breakfast Sausage Links
Awaken your breakfast routine with these delightful Smoky Adzuki Bean Breakfast Sausage Links, a perfect plant-based alternative to traditional sausages. This recipe is an innovative twist adapted from Vegetarian Times magazine, known for its delicious vegetarian dishes. Packed with flavor and a hint of smokiness, these homemade sausage links are made from nutritious adzuki beans and vital wheat gluten, making them both hearty and satisfying. Not only are they easy to prepare using a bamboo steamer or metal steamer, but they also freeze well for future breakfasts. Whether enjoyed alongside pancakes, in a breakfast burrito, or simply on their own, these links will surely be a hit with vegetarians and meat-lovers alike!
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Servings
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Calories
11
Ingredients
Ingredients
Cooked adzuki beans
1/2 cup (Rinsed and drained (canned is okay))
Vital wheat gluten
1 1/4 cups
Vegetable broth
1 cup
Nutritional yeast
1/4 cup
Soy sauce (low sodium)
1 tablespoon
Maple syrup
2 tablespoons
Light olive oil (or vegetable oil)
1 tablespoon
Rubbed sage
1 tablespoon ((not powdered))
Ground fennel
2 teaspoons
Liquid smoke
1 teaspoon
Ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon
Instructions
1
Prepare your bamboo steamer or your metal steamer in a large saucepan by adding water. Line 25 pieces of foil, each roughly 5 inches square, on a clean surface.
2
In a mixing bowl, mash the cooked adzuki beans with a fork until smooth. It's important to get a creamy texture for binding.
3
Add the vital wheat gluten, vegetable broth, nutritional yeast, soy sauce, maple syrup, olive oil, rubbed sage, ground fennel, liquid smoke, and ground nutmeg to the mashed beans. Mix until well combined into a thick dough.
4
Divide the bean mixture into walnut-sized portions and roll them into small links. They don't need to be perfect in shape, so enjoy the process!
5
Wrap each link tightly in the prepared foil, twisting both ends like a Tootsie Roll to secure the filling.
6
Carefully place the wrapped links in the steamer, stacking if necessary, then cover and steam for approximately 30 minutes.
7
Serve immediately with your favorite breakfast items, or cool them and refrigerate until ready to serve.
8
If you choose to save these links for later, simply warm them gently in an oven or toaster oven for 8-10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Smoky Adzuki Bean Breakfast Sausage Links?
They are a hearty, plant-based alternative to traditional breakfast sausages, made primarily from adzuki beans and vital wheat gluten.
Are these sausage links vegan?
Yes, these sausage links are vegan as they use plant-based ingredients like adzuki beans, nutritional yeast, and maple syrup.
Are these sausage links vegetarian?
Yes, they are 100% vegetarian and contain no meat products.
What are the primary protein sources in this recipe?
The main protein sources are adzuki beans and vital wheat gluten.
Can I use canned adzuki beans for this recipe?
Yes, canned adzuki beans are perfectly fine as long as they are rinsed and drained before mashing.
How do I prepare the adzuki beans?
You should mash the cooked or canned beans with a fork until they reach a smooth, creamy texture for better binding.
What is the role of vital wheat gluten?
Vital wheat gluten provides the necessary structure and chewy texture that mimics traditional sausage.
How are these sausages cooked?
The sausages are wrapped in foil and then steamed in a bamboo or metal steamer.
How long do the sausages need to steam?
The sausage links should be steamed for approximately 30 minutes.
How should I wrap the sausages for steaming?
Wrap each link tightly in foil and twist both ends like a Tootsie Roll wrapper to secure the filling.
What size should the foil pieces be?
The foil pieces should be roughly 5 inches square.
How many links does this recipe yield?
This recipe is designed to make approximately 25 small sausage links.
Can I store these sausages for later?
Yes, you can refrigerate them after they have cooled or even freeze them for future use.
Are these sausages freezer-friendly?
Yes, these adzuki bean sausages freeze very well.
How do I reheat the sausages?
Warm them gently in an oven or toaster oven for 8 to 10 minutes before serving.
What is the purpose of nutritional yeast in this recipe?
Nutritional yeast adds a savory, umami flavor to the sausage links.
Can I use regular soy sauce?
Yes, though low-sodium soy sauce is recommended to control the salt content.
What provides the sweetness in the recipe?
Two tablespoons of maple syrup are used to provide a hint of sweetness.
What kind of sage should I use?
The recipe calls for rubbed sage rather than powdered sage for the best flavor profile.
Is there fennel in this recipe?
Yes, two teaspoons of ground fennel are used to give it a classic sausage flavor.
Is there nutmeg in these links?
Yes, a half teaspoon of ground nutmeg is included in the spice blend.
How do the sausages get their smoky flavor?
The smoky flavor comes from the addition of one teaspoon of liquid smoke.
What type of oil should I use?
You can use light olive oil or any vegetable oil.
Can I serve these immediately?
Yes, they can be served immediately after steaming.
What equipment do I need?
You will need a mixing bowl, a fork for mashing, foil, and a bamboo or metal steamer with a large saucepan.
Is this recipe gluten-free?
No, this recipe contains vital wheat gluten and is not suitable for those on a gluten-free diet.
What are some serving suggestions?
They go great with pancakes, inside breakfast burritos, or as a standalone breakfast side.
Where did this recipe originate?
This recipe is an innovative twist adapted from Vegetarian Times magazine.
What is the texture of the finished links?
The texture is hearty, satisfying, and firm enough to hold its shape.
Is this recipe difficult to make?
The recipe is relatively easy to prepare, involving simple mixing, rolling, and steaming steps.