Ppks Simple Italian Sausages Veganvegetarian Food

PPK'S SIMPLE ITALIAN SAUSAGES- VEGAN/VEGETARIAN

Steps:

• Get your tinfoil squares ready.
• In a large bowl, mash the beans until no whole ones are left.
• Throw all the other ingredients together in the order listed and mix with a fork (I find it easier to use my hands).
• Get your steaming apparatus ready.
• Divide dough into 8 even parts and form into little logs (about the size of a large hot dog.).
• Tightly wrap the dough in tin foil, like a tootsie roll, twisting the ends. (I didn't wrap mine tight enough last time and they came out strangely shaped but they still cooked through and tasted great.).
• Place wrapped sausages in steamer (I use one of those cheap steamer baskets you can buy at the grocery store) and steam for 40 minutes.
• Unwrap and enjoy or refrigerate for later (they also freeze well).

VEGAN/VEGETARIAN SAUSAGE PATTIES

Steps:

• 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.

EASY ITALIAN SAUSAGE AND PEPPERS

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large pan, over medium heat.
• Add the sausages and cook, turning frequently.
• You want them browned all over and this takes about 10 minutes.
• Add the onions and stir up the browned bits on the bottom of the pan.
• Then after another 2 minutes, add the peppers, garlic, salt, pepper, and dried oregano.
• After lowering the heat cook for another 5-10 minutes until the vegetables are tender and the sausages are cooked through.

ITALIAN SAUSAGE SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Poke the sausages all over with a fork, and place in a large lidded skillet with 1-2 Tsp extra virgin olive oil and 1 cup white wine or water, turn on heat to medium, and partially cover.
• When pan begins to boil, turn sausages, and continue to simmer, turning several more times.
• When liquid has evaporated, uncover, and continue cooking until sausages have browned to your taste.
• Remove sausages from pan, and set on paper towels to drain.
• Drain all grease from skillet, but do not wash or rinse it.
• Add 1-2 Tsp more extra virgin olive oil to pan, and place on medium heat.
• Add onions, and garlic, and season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Moisture from the onions should be enough to deglaze the pan, but you can add 1/4 cup white wine or water, if desired, to help with the job.
• Stir the onions, scraping the bottom to pick up and dissolve browned bits from the sausage.
• Continue cooking and tossing until onions are almost translucent.
• Add peppers, and toss to combine with onions.
• Turn up heat to medium-high, and continue to toss and cook until peppers are crisp-tender or to your taste.
• Bury the sausage in the vegetables to reheat if necessary.
• I usually serve on crusty French rolls or Bolillos, crusty Mexican rolls that have been heated in the oven.
• Either one is better than your typical hoagie roll.
• I split the warmed roll, brush on a little marinara sauce, split the sausages lengthwise, and pile on the onions and peppers.
• If desired, line the roll with a slice of provolone and/or place one on top of the sausage and veggies.

ITALIAN SAUSAGE AND POTATOES

Steps:

• Cut up Italian sausage links into bite sized chunks.
• Cube potatoes (with skins).
• Place in baking dish, then add Italian salad dressing over all.
• Bake uncovered at 350 until sausage is no longer pink and potatoes are tender, approximately 45-50 minutes.
• Note: Sometimes I speed up the cooking time by microwaving the potatoes a little before baking in the oven...