VEGAN BREAKFAST SAUSAGE

1 cup of cooked rice (I prefer brown but you can use what you like)

1 cup of quick oats

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

2 teaspoon 100% maple syrup (I like my sausage a lil’ sweet, this can be adjusted to 1 teaspoon)

1 tablespoon olive oil or oil of your choice

2 tablespoons nutritional yeast

1 ½ tablespoons low sodium soy sauce or tamari

1 teaspoon black pepper

1 teaspoon sage

¼ teaspoon thyme

1. Using a blender or food processor, add dry oats, cooked rice and pulse the mixture together only a few times to mix and break pieces up. You may still have a few whole pieces, which is okay.

2. Transfer the oat/rice blend to a mixing bowl; add all remaining ingredients. Mix well.

3. Depending on how big you want your patties, I usually use a small ice cream scooper and scoop mixture to form into balls and then flatten.

4. Use a nonstick pan, then add enough oil to coat the bottom of the pan; about 1 - 1 ½ tablespoons over medium high heat.

5. Place patties in hot skillet (be careful of the splatter). Cook patties on each side until browned (usually takes about 3- 5 minutes each side).

6. Once patties are done, transfer to paper towel to drain. ENJOY!!