Ingredients

• 1/2 cup boiling water
• 1/2 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
• 1/4 teaspoon blackstrap molasses
• 1/2 cup textured vegetable protein (gluten-free if needed for diet)
• 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed sage
• 1/2 teaspoon ground fennel
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne
• oil (for frying)

Instructions

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. Combine wet and dry mixtures. Then allow the TVP to absorb the moisture for about 5 minutes while you heat the oil.

3. Fry mixture in oil in an uncovered frying pan on medium heat, about 5 minutes (or until browned), stirring occasionally.