Vegan Savory Chickpea Lentil Sausages

The Vegan Savory Chickpea Lentil Sausages are hearty and easy to make at home. This recipe contains seven grams of fiber & 170 calories per serving. Prepare this meal in just 50 minutes and serve it at lunches, events, feasts, holidays, or festivals. We made these sausages with chickpeas, brown lentils, rolled oats, carrot, onion, garlic, tomato paste, olive oil, soy sauce, seasoning, ground flaxseed, water, and nutritional yeast. Making this meal is very easy because the instructions are clear. Pair this recipe with tofu scramble, hummus veggie wrap, avocado toast, roasted broccoli, sweet potato mash, or roasted carrots. Include these  Vegan Savory Chickpea Lentil Sausages in the container and store for four days.

STATS:

• Total time: 50 minutes
• Course: Main
• Serving size: 2 small sausages
• Cooking time: 30 minutes
• Serving: 6
• Calories: 170 kcal
• Diet: Vegan
• Preparation time: 20 minutes
• Cuisine:  American

EQUIPMENT:

• Food processor
• Large mixing bowl
• Measuring cups
• Baking paper
• Skillet
• Spatula
• Knife
• Cutting board
• Measuring spoons
• Baking sheet

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 cup cooked chickpeas
• Half cup rolled oats
• 1 cup cooked brown lentils
• Half cup finely grated carrot
• 2 minced garlic cloves
• 1/3 cup finely chopped onion
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• Half tsp dried thyme
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• Half tsp ground cumin
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• Quarter tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp ground flaxseed
• Half tsp onion powder
• 2 tbsp water
• Half tsp salt
• 1 tbsp nutritional yeast

INGREDIENT NOTES:

CHICKPEAS:

• They give main body to the sausages and make them filling. Chickpeas include a mild nutty taste and hearty texture to the recipe. You may use cannellini beans as per your preference.

COOKED LENTILS:

• These lentils give an earthy taste and fiber in the dish. They give a meaty texture without adding meat. You may use cooked green lentils as another idea.

ROLLED OATS:

• They absorb the moisture and hold the mixture well. Oats give a pleasant and slightly chewy texture to the dish. You may use quick oats as an alternative.

TOMATO PASTE:

• It gives richness and a deep savory taste to the sausages. Tomato paste makes the sausages more appealing in color. You may use a small amount of tomato sauce as another option.

NUTRITIONAL YEAST:

• This yeast provides a mild cheesy and savory taste in the dish. It gives extra depth to the seasoning without adding dairy products. You may use extra herbs as a substitute.

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. First, warm the oven to 375°F and cover the sheet with baking paper.
2. Mix water and ground flaxseed in the bowl for five minutes.
3. Blend chickpeas, cooked lentils, rolled oats, grated carrot, onion, garlic, salt, tomato paste, olive oil, soy sauce, black pepper, smoked paprika, oregano, thyme, cumin, onion powder, and nutritional yeast in the food processor.
4. Pulse the mixture several times and leave some texture to make the sausages better.
5. Include the flax mixture and pulse for more time till all the ingredients are combined.
6. Transfer the mixture to the bowl and let it rest for ten minutes so the oats absorb some moisture.
7. Divide the mixture into 12 portions than make their shape into small sausages with slightly wet hands.
8. Put the sausages on the sheet and brush the tops lightly with oil, then bake them for 25 minutes.
9. Warm the skillet on medium flame and add some oil, then pan-sear the baked sausages for 3 minutes per side to make the outside crispier.
10. Lastly, warm the sausages with sauce, sides, or toasted bread.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

BREAKFAST:

• Vegan Breakfast Plate
• Avocado Toast
• Tofu Scramble
• Crispy Breakfast Potatoes

SANDWICHES AND WRAPS:

• Vegan Sausage Sandwich
• Grilled Vegetable Wrap
• Hummus Veggie Wrap
• Vegan Breakfast Burrito

VEGETABLE SIDES:

• Roasted Broccoli
• Garlic Green Beans
• Roasted Carrots
• Sautéed Spinach
• POTATO DISHES:
• Creamy Mashed Potatoes
• Crispy Roasted Potatoes
• Sweet Potato Mash
• Herb Potato Wedges

GRAIN DISHES:

• Quinoa Vegetable Bowl
• Herbed Couscous
• Wild Rice Pilaf

SALADS:

• Mediterranean Chickpea Salad
• Simple Green Salad
• Tomato Cucumber Salad
• Vegan Caesar Salad

SAUCES AND DIPS:

• Vegan Garlic Aioli
• Hummus
• Vegan Mustard Sauce
• Tomato Herb Sauce

TIPS:

• Avoid blending the mixture too much to keep some texture in the sausages.
• Drain the lentils and chickpeas well so the mixture does not become soft.
• Shape the sausages after resting the mixture so the oats absorb the moisture.
• Pan-sear the baked sausages to get extra crispiness on the outside.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

• Place the cooled sausages in the container & store for 4 days.

FREEZER:

• Place baking paper on the sheet and freeze the sausages on it, then keep them in the container for two months.

FAQs:

Can I make this dish without a food processor?

• Yes, you may mash the chickpeas and lentils well with a fork, then chop the remaining ingredients and mix everything by hand.

Are these sausages good to prepare earlier?

• Yes, you may prepare and shape the sausages early, then refrigerate them uncooked for one day.

Why do the sausages become too soft?

• Extra moisture in the mixture makes sausages soft; drain the chickpeas and lentils well to get better results.

Can I make this dish spicier?

• Yes, you may add a pinch of red pepper flakes, chili powder, or cayenne pepper as per your preference.

Are these sausages good to prepare in the air fryer?

• Yes, they are good to air fry for 16 minutes at 375°F.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

Calories: 170 kcal

Net carbs: 18 g

Iron: 3 g

Total carbs: 25 g

Vitamin A: 1,650 IU

Fiber: 7 g

Calcium: 55 g

Protein: 8 g

Sodium: 430 g

Potassium: 390 g