Ingredients

  • 12 cup textured vegetable protein
  • 12 cup boiling water
  • 14 cup whole wheat flour (or gluten-free flour)
  • 14 cup flax seed meal
  • 14 cup oat bran or 14 cup wheat bran
  • 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 12 teaspoon crushed sage
  • 12 teaspoon ground fennel
  • 14 teaspoon black pepper
  • 18 teaspoon cayenne
  • 14 cup water
  • 12 teaspoon liquid smoke (optional)
  • 3 tablespoons Braggs liquid aminos or 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon maple syrup
  • 14 teaspoon blackstrap molasses
  • oil (for frying)

Method

  • Stir together tvp and boiling water and set aside to soak for 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, mix flour, flax, bran, and dry spices; stir to incorporate.
  • Stir in tvp.
  • In a measuring cup, measure out water; add liquid smoke directly to the cup and stir, if using (this way the smoke will be evenly distributed).
  • Stir in other liquid ingredients, then add wet to dry; mix well.
  • With your hands, form mixture into 2" balls and flatten slightly into patties.
  • Fry in oil in an uncovered frying pan on medium heat, about 2 minutes per side (or until browned).
  • Freeze leftovers (if you have any) and microwave 1-2 minutes to enjoy on busy weekday mornings.