Better Bangers (GF)

Ingredients:

For the Vegan Sausage:

  • 1 cup cooked brown lentils
  • 1/2 cup cooked quinoa
  • 1/2 cup cooked chickpeas
  • 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon tamari (gluten-free soy sauce)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon fennel seeds
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried sage
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

For the Bangers and Mash:

  • 4 Vegan Sausages (from the above recipe)
  • 4 cups peeled and diced potatoes
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk (or any other plant-based milk)
  • 2 tablespoons vegan butter
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Vegan gravy, for serving (optional)
  • Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)

Instructions:

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine all the ingredients for the Vegan Sausages. Mix well to form a dough-like consistency.
  3. Using your hands, shape the mixture into sausage-shaped patties and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
  4. Bake the sausages in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until they are firm and lightly golden on the outside.
  5. While the sausages are baking, prepare the mashed potatoes. Place the diced potatoes in a large pot of water and bring to a boil. Cook until fork-tender, then drain.
  6. In the same pot, add the cooked potatoes, almond milk, vegan butter, salt, and pepper. Mash the potatoes using a potato masher or a hand mixer until smooth and creamy.
  7. Once the sausages are done baking, you can either serve them whole or slice them into smaller pieces.
  8. To serve, place a scoop of mashed potatoes on a plate, top with a Vegan Sausage, and drizzle with vegan gravy, if desired. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley, if desired.

Enjoy your delicious Vegan Bangers Sausage with gluten-free mashed potatoes!