Italian Sausages

Ingredients

• 0.3 tsp pepper black
• 1 tbsp fennel seeds 
• 1 tsp garlic powder 
• 2 tbsp penzey's southwest seasoning italian
• 2 tbsp soya sauce low sodium
• 1 tbsp onion powder 
• 1 tsp paprika 
• 0.5 cup pinto beans 
• 1 dash pepper flakes red
• 0.5 cup textured vegetable protein (TVP)
• 0.5 cup vital wheat gluten 
• 0.8 cup water 

Equipment

• bowl
• aluminum foil

Directions

1. Combine beans with all dry ingredients (add red pepper flakes to taste, a little goes a long way) and soy sauce in a large bowl.
2. Mix with your hands to ensure even distribution.
3. Add water and then knead dough about 10 times and set aside. Grab 5 rectangular shapes of foil and prepare your steamer (turn it on and get it ready). Divide dough into 5 equal parts and, using your hands, shape it into a log on the tin foil. Wrap each piece tightly in tin foil, twisting the ends to close. Steam for 40 minutes.Nutritional Information
4. Amount Per Serving
5. Calories
6. Fat
7. 20g
8. Carbohydrate
9. 70gDietary Fiber3.90gSugars1.70gProtein5g