Italian Tempeh Sausage Recipe

Name: Italian Tempeh Sausage
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 (8 ounce) packages tempeh, cut into cubes; 1 teaspoon dried basil; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 1 teaspoon ground fennel; 1/2 teaspoon . dried thyme; 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1/2 cup whole wheat flour; 1/2 cup Braggs liquid aminos or 1/2 cup tamari; 1/4 cup olive oil; 2 tablespoons safflower oil (for frying)

Servings: persons

2 (8 ounce) packages tempeh, cut into cubes
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon ground fennel
1/2 teaspoon . dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 cup Braggs liquid aminos or 1/2 cup tamari
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons safflower oil (for frying)

1
Place the cubes of tempeh in a steamer basket, steam for 15 minutes, and set aside to cool.
2
Using your fingers, crumble the steamed tempeh into a bowl.
3
Add the basil, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, fennel, thyme, pepper flakes, and pepper to the tempeh and toss well to coat.
4
Add the remaining ingredients and stir well to combine.
5
Lightly oil or line a cookie sheet or tray with waxed paper, and set aside.
6
Using a 1/4 cups measuring cup to portion the sausages, lightly fill it with the tempeh mixture and gently pack it into the cup with the back of a spoon. Flip the measuring cup over on to the tray and give it a tap to release the patty.
7
Form the mixture into 10 patties and chill for 1 hour.
8
Lightly grease a non-stick skillet with a little safflower oil. In batches, cook the tempeh sausages until well browned on each side, about 5-7 minutes per side.
9
Add more oil to the pan, if needed, to prevent the sausages from sticking.
10
**You can make these sausages in larger batches and freeze them for later use. Then simply reheat them in the oven or in a nonstick skillet until heated through.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 (8 ounce) packages tempeh, cut into cubes, 1 teaspoon dried basil, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, and more.

Yes, Italian Tempeh Sausage falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Italian Tempeh Sausage

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