Description
These Maple & Lentil Vegan Sausage Patties combine the earthiness of lentils, the warmth of aromatic spices, and the natural sweetness of maple syrup for a perfect balance of flavors. A touch of smoked paprika and fennel seed gives them that classic sausage taste, while oats and flaxseed bind them together for a firm, slightly crispy texture.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Lentil Sausage Patties:
- 1 cup cooked lentils (green or brown, well-drained)
- ½ cup rolled oats
- ¼ cup walnuts or sunflower seeds (for texture)
- 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed + 3 tablespoons water (flax egg)
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon ground fennel seed (crushed for a sausage-like flavor)
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Flax Egg
- In a small bowl, mix 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed with 3 tablespoons water. Let it sit for 5 minutes until it thickens.
Step 2: Blend the Base
- In a food processor, pulse the cooked lentils, oats, walnuts (or sunflower seeds), and flax egg until the mixture starts to come together but still has some texture.
Step 3: Add Flavor and Form Patties
- Add the maple syrup, olive oil, tomato paste, apple cider vinegar, smoked paprika, fennel seed, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, salt, and red pepper flakes to the food processor. Pulse a few times until everything is well combined.
- If the mixture is too wet, add a tablespoon of oats at a time until it holds together. If too dry, add a teaspoon of water.
- Shape the mixture into 8 small patties (or 4 larger ones).
Step 4: Cook the Patties
- Heat a non-stick skillet or cast-iron pan over medium heat with a drizzle of olive oil.
- Cook the patties for 3-4 minutes per side, until golden brown and slightly crisp on the outside.
Step 5: Serve and Enjoy
- Serve hot with your favorite breakfast sides! Drizzle with extra maple syrup for a sweet-savory combo.
Notes
- Make it nut-free: Replace walnuts with sunflower or pumpkin seeds.
- Make it gluten-free: Use certified gluten-free oats.
- Make it oil-free: Omit the olive oil and cook on a dry non-stick pan or bake them.
- For extra smokiness: Add a dash of liquid smoke or smoked salt.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Vegan, American
Nutrition
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg