Jamaican Jerk Sausage (GF)

Ingredients:

For the Vegan Sausage:

  • 1 cup cooked quinoa
  • 1/2 cup cooked black beans
  • 1/4 cup gluten-free breadcrumbs (made from gluten-free bread)
  • 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed mixed with 6 tablespoons water (as flaxseed egg)
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons homemade jerk spice blend (recipe below, ensure it’s gluten-free)
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

For the Homemade Jerk Spice Blend:

  • 2 tablespoons ground allspice
  • 2 tablespoons garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon dried thyme
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 2 teaspoons ground black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper (adjust to your desired level of spiciness)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon coconut sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Instructions:

For the Homemade Jerk Spice Blend:

  1. In a small bowl, combine all the jerk spice blend ingredients. Stir well to combine.
  2. Transfer the jerk spice blend to an airtight container and store in a cool, dry place for up to 6 months.

For the Vegan Sausage:

  1. In a food processor, combine all the ingredients for the Vegan Sausage. Pulse until well combined and a dough-like consistency is formed.
  2. Scoop out about 1/4 cup of the mixture and shape it into a sausage link shape using your hands. Repeat with the remaining mixture to make the rest of the sausages.
  3. Heat a pan with a little olive oil over medium heat. Add the sausages to the pan and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side, until browned and crispy.
  4. Once the sausages are cooked, remove them from the pan and let them cool slightly before serving.

These Vegan Jamaican Jerk Flavored Sausages are bursting with authentic Caribbean flavors from the homemade jerk spice blend, making them spicy, smoky, and aromatic. Serve them with your favorite gluten-free buns, along with some Jamaican-inspired sides like plantains, rice and peas, or a fresh salad. Enjoy the delicious and bold flavors of Jamaican cuisine in a vegan and gluten-free sausage!