It's not easy to find a gluten free, vegan meal that every one likes. I don't get "love" from this, but if I make it spicy enough the man will eat it.
The Breakfast Burrito calls for veggie sausage. This is the challenge. Most veggie "meats" contain gluten. The problem is they are derived from seitan, which means wheat gluten. Years ago this was used to stretch meat and then used to make "fake" meat. Two brands in the freezer section of veggie sausage contained - wheat gluten, hydrolyzed vegetable protein, hydrolyzed and/or wheat protein as ingredients. I checked labels for things like veggie crumbles, chikn, and veggie burgers and found the same ingredients. A veggie burger contained soy sauce (containing wheat) and wheat flour.
Safe bets for vegetable protein are tofu, edamame (soy beans) and tempeh (fermented soy beans). I question the nutrition value of some of the more processed meat substitutes. Many are high in sodium and fat. Most contain a list of additives a mile long.
However, read the labels carefully, I have found tempeh that contained wheat products.
I was actually successful in my quest. Frida's vegetarian Soyriso. I found this next to the tofu in the refrigerator section. It has a good flavor with a little kick, like it's chorizo cousin.
Breakfast Burrito-
1. In a large bowl combine - 14 ounces firm tofu mashed - I use a potato masher- 2 cloves minced garlic, tbsp nutritional yeast flakes (source of vitamin B12 for vegans) 1 Tbsp gluten free soy sauce, 1/2 tsp turmeric, 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper, salt and pepper to taste. Set this aside.
2. In a large skillet over medium heat melt 1 tbsp olive oil. Add 8 ounces of vegan sausage or chorizo and cook according to package directions. Transfer to tofu bowl
3. Add a bit more oil to the pan and add 1 large diced potato. Saute for 5-7 minutes. Add 1- 15 ounce can or rinsed black beans and one 4 ounce can of green chiles. Cook stirring until heated through. 4-5 minutes.
4. Add tofu mixture and cook until mixture is hot and potatoes are tender.
This can be served on heated corn tortillas with vegan cheese and salsa. Tortilla chips work well too.
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