T. V. P. Sausage Crumbles (Vegetarian/Vegan/Gluten-Free)

• 12 cup boiling water
• 12 teaspoon liquid smoke (optional)
• 3 tablespoons Braggs liquid aminos (gluten-free if needed for gf diet) or 3 tablespoons soy sauce (gluten-free if needed for gf diet)
• 1 teaspoon maple syrup
• 14 teaspoon blackstrap molasses
• 12 cup textured vegetable protein (gluten-free if needed for diet)
• 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 12 teaspoon crushed sage
• 12 teaspoon ground fennel
• 14 teaspoon black pepper
• 18 teaspoon cayenne
• oil (for frying)

1. Stir boiling water with liquid smoke (if using), soy sauce, maple syrup, and molasses.
2. Meanwhile, mix TVP with dry seasonings; stir to incorporate.
3. Combine wet and dry mixtures.
4. Then allow the TVP to absorb the moisture for about 5 minutes while you heat the oil.
5. Fry mixture in oil in an uncovered frying pan on medium heat, about 5 minutes (or until browned), stirring occasionally.

boiling water, liquid smoke, braggs liquid aminos, maple syrup, molasses, nutritional yeast, garlic, sage, ground fennel, black pepper, cayenne, oil

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/t-v-p-sausage-crumbles-vegetarian-vegan-gluten-free-412473 (may not work)