Ingredients
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1/2 cup textured vegetable protein
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1/2 cup boiling water
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1/4 cup whole wheat flour (or gluten-free flour)
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1/4 cup flax seed meal
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1/4 cup oat bran or 1/4 cup wheat bran
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2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1/2 teaspoon crushed sage
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1/2 teaspoon ground fennel
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1/4 teaspoon black pepper
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1/8 teaspoon cayenne
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1/4 cup water
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1/2 teaspoon liquid smoke
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3 tablespoons Braggs liquid aminos or 3 tablespoons soy sauce
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1 teaspoon maple syrup
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1/4 teaspoon blackstrap molasses
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oil (for frying)
Instructions
- 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.