KatyInAZ wrote:Thanks, Jeff, for all your research and input. I was able to find two or three recipes for some vegan breakfast sausage that I think I'll whip up this weekend. I'm staying away from the ones that are based around vital wheat gluten. Although this is certainly vegan, I would prefer to use something like beans and rice, as you suggested, that my body would actually benefit from. Like Dr. McD says, "it's not that it's bad for you, it's just neutral. Not bad, not good." I'm still watching the DVD "...disputes major medical treatment", and the more I listen the more motivated I become.
Thanks again, Kathy
Here is a rough draft of the recipes... (from memory).
It was 1 can of Dark Red kidney Beans, (try the Eden Foods Unsalted) drained and rinsed.
Then it was either 1/2 to 1 cup of cooked cooled brown rice.
Mash the above two together by hand with like a fork so its a "rough" mash but all sticks together.
Then, there was a binder, which I think they used whole wheat flour but i used oatmeal and/or corn flour due to them being gluten free. So about 1/4 to 1/2 cup.
Then, the spices were typical "sausage" spices which are
2 tsp. rubbed sage
1 tsp. fennel seed, chopped
1/2 tsp. red chili flakes
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/4 tsp. black pepper
1/4 tsp. cumin
Mix it all together, and form into little sausage like patties. Then chill them good in the refrigerator. Then, either grill them, bake them or broil them. All you really have to do is brown them on the outside and warm them up, as all the ingredients are already cooked.
If I find the recipe, I will update this post. Or, if you (or anyone) would try this and it comes out good, let us know.
In Health
Jeff Novick, MS, RD