Homemade Vegetarian Smoky Breakfast Sausage Links

Elevate your breakfast game with these Homemade Vegetarian Smoky Breakfast Sausage Links, a delicious plant-based alternative packed with bold, savory flavor! Crafted from vital wheat gluten and chickpea flour, these vegan sausage links have a perfectly chewy texture and are infused with aromatic spices like smoked paprika, ground fennel, and sage for that classic breakfast sausage taste. A hint of liquid smoke, soy sauce, and maple syrup adds the perfect balance of smoky and sweet, while steaming locks in moisture and flavor. Finish with a quick sear in a skillet for a golden, crispy exterior. Easy to make and packed with protein, these sausages are ideal for pairing with pancakes, breakfast bowls, or on their own as a satisfying morning bite.

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 cup Vital wheat gluten
• 0.25 cup Chickpea flour
• 2 tablespoons Nutritional yeast
• 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon Ground fennel seeds
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Onion powder
• 1 teaspoon Dried sage
• 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 0.75 cup Vegetable broth
• 1 teaspoon Liquid smoke
• 1 tablespoon Maple syrup
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon Ground cayenne (optional, for heat)

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the vital wheat gluten, chickpea flour, nutritional yeast, smoked paprika, ground fennel seeds, garlic powder, onion powder, dried sage, salt, black pepper, and ground cayenne (if using). Mix until well combined.

Step 2

In a separate bowl or measuring cup, whisk together the soy sauce, vegetable broth, liquid smoke, maple syrup, and olive oil.

Step 3

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir the mixture until it comes together into a dough. Knead the dough in the bowl for about 2-3 minutes until it becomes firm and elastic.

Step 4

Divide the dough into 12 equal portions. Roll each portion into a sausage-shaped link about 4 inches long.

Step 5

Cut out 12 pieces of aluminum foil, each large enough to wrap around a sausage link. Place each sausage link onto a piece of foil and roll it up tightly, twisting the ends to seal.

Step 6

Fill a large pot with about 2 inches of water and place a steaming basket inside. Bring the water to a boil, then lower to a simmer.

Step 7

Place the wrapped sausage links in the steaming basket. Cover the pot and steam the links for 30 minutes.

Step 8

Once steamed, carefully remove the sausage links from the foil. If desired, you can sear the links in a hot skillet with a small amount of oil to add a crispy exterior.

Step 9

Serve warm and enjoy your homemade vegetarian smoky breakfast sausage links!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(521.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1290.4

Total Fat 22.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 3.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.9g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2865.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 85.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 12.3g	0%
Total Sugars 19.7g
Protein 188.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 421.2mg	0%
Iron 16.9mg	0%
Potassium 1282.4mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 15.8%

Protein: 57.9%

Carbs: 26.2%