Tempeh Breakfast Sausage Patties

This is a great vegan, cholesterol-free alternative to pork breakfast sausage. It's very easy to make and can be made ahead for a quick weekday breakfast.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 13 mins
• Total Time: 23 mins
• Calories: 59 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 ½ teaspoons dried sage
• ¼ cup tamari
• 2 teaspoons red pepper flakes
• 1 ½ teaspoons smoked paprika
• ¼ cup whole wheat flour
• 1 (8 ounce) package tempeh, grated
• 3 cloves garlic, crushed, or more to taste
• ½ teaspoon olive oil, or as needed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine tempeh, tamari, garlic, sage, paprika, black pepper, and red pepper flakes in a saucepan. Simmer, stirring tempeh frequently, until completely reduced, about 7 minutes.

Step 2

Stir flour into tempeh mixture. Let cool in the saucepan until safe to handle, about 15 minutes. Shape into 2-inch patties.

Step 3

Heat a skillet over medium heat and grease with olive oil. Pan-fry the patties until well-browned, about 3 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.