T. V. P. Sausage Crumbles (Vegetarian/Vegan/Gluten-Free)

Based on my: Vegan/Vegetarian Sausage Patties, this is a delicious addition to your favorite vegan gravy or pizza.

• Ready In: 10 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup boiling water
• 1⁄2 teaspoon liquid smoke (optional)
• 3  tablespoons  Braggs liquid aminos (gluten-free if needed for gf diet) or 3  tablespoons soy sauce (gluten-free if needed for gf diet)
• 1  teaspoon maple syrup
• 1⁄4 teaspoon blackstrap molasses
• 1⁄2 cup  textured vegetable protein (gluten-free if needed for diet)
• 2  tablespoons nutritional yeast
• 1  teaspoon garlic powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon  crushed sage
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground fennel
• 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1⁄8 teaspoon cayenne
•  oil (for frying)

Directions

1. Stir boiling water with liquid smoke (if using), soy sauce, maple syrup, and molasses.
2. Meanwhile, mix TVP with dry seasonings; stir to incorporate. Combine wet and dry mixtures. Then allow the TVP to absorb the moisture for about 5 minutes while you heat the oil.
3. Fry mixture in oil in an uncovered frying pan on medium heat, about 5 minutes (or until browned), stirring occasionally.