Recipe: Vegan Gluten-Free Apple Sage Sausage (using brown rice and walnuts)

VEGAN GLUTEN-FREE APPLE SAGE SAUSAGE
"This is great way to make your own vegan sausage to use in other recipes. The texture is similar to Gimme Lean. You can cook in the oven or stove top."


1 1/2 cups walnut pieces
2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
1 cup applesauce
2 tablespoons flaxseed mixed with 2 tablespoons warm water
1 tablespoon vegan chicken-flavored bouillon
2 tablespoons sage
1 teaspoon thyme
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon Hungarian paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt to 1 teaspoon, to taste (use less if your bouillon is salty)
Ground black pepper, to taste

In a food processor, pulse the walnuts and cooked rice until the mixture is coarsely ground but not pureed.

Combine the nut mixture with the remaining ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Cover and refrigerate until ready to cook.

WHEN READY TO COOK:
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

Form the mixture into patties and place on an oiled baking sheet.

Bake in the oven for about 15 minutes, then turn them over and cook for 10 to 15 more minutes.

Makes 6 to 8 servings
Source: The Vegan Slow Cooker by Kathy Hester