Chickpea Sausage

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This hearty and flavorful “sausage” can liven up breakfast, lunch, or dinner!
Yield
8-12 Servings
Vegan
Gluten-Free
Nut-Free
Breakfast
Entrees
Quick & Easy
Ingredients
  • 1 25 ounce can chickpeas
  • 2-3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 Tablespoons paprika
  • 1 Tablespoon fennel
  • 2 teaspoons parsley
  • 2 teaspoons oregano
  • 2 teaspoons basil
  • 1 teaspoon thyme
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • ¼ – ½ cayenne
  • 2 Tablespoons red wine vinegar
Instructions
  1. Drain and rinse chickpeas. Pulse in a food processor until broken down.
  2. Transfer chickpeas to a bowl. Add garlic, paprika, fennel, parsley, oregano, basil, thyme, salt, pepper, and cayenne. Mix until well combined.
  3. Mix in red wine vinegar.
  4. To make chickpea sausage patties: measure ¼ cup sausage mixture. Form into a patty and sauté until browned on both sides.
  5. To make chickpea sausage crumble: crumble mixture into a skillet. Sauté until starting to brown.
  6. Serve patties in a bun with vegan cheese to make a breakfast sandwich, or serve crumble on top of pasta. Enjoy!