DIY Field Roast Vegan Lil Smokies (gluten and soy free)

Today we are making a DIY version of the Lightlife smart dogs. These sausages are vegan and gluten free and are perfect for any cookouts and tailgate.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook time: 1 hour

Yields: about 30 small "sausages"

INGREDIENTS

2 cups of firm tofu (sub for a can of chickpeas if soy free)

1 1/2 cups of vegetable broth

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 tablespoon of beet powder

½ cup tamari or soy sauce

2 tablespoons bbq sauce*
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1 tablespoon liquid smoke
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
2 teaspoon smoked paprika
2 cups pea protein
1 tablespoon of Tapioca Starch
2 tablespoons of kojac powder (Glucomannan)

Marinade (Optional)
BBQ Sauce
1 cup apples (chopped)
1 cup yellow onion (chopped)

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.

2. Add tofu (sub chickpeas), broth, oil, beetroot powder, soy sauce, bbq sauce,maple surype, liquid smoke and seasoning to a blender and pulse until smooth.

3. Next stir in the pea protein, starch and kojac powder and mix to combine.

4. Mix together the wet and dry ingredients until a dough starts to form. Then knead for a couple minutes into a large ball.

5. Form into a loaf and slice into 4 pieces. Portion each piece into 3-4 sections.

6. Tear off about 30 pieces of tin foil approximately 4 inches wide.

7. Roll each piece into a 1 by 3 inch dog. Wrap each wiener in the tin foil by rolling up tootsie roll style and twisting the ends.

8. Cook at 400 degrees for 15 minutes.

9. When cool enough to handle unwrap them (at this point they are cooked and can be eaten)

10. I am adding mine to a crockpot with 1 cup of chopped apples and onions.

11. Then add in 3 cups of BBQ sauce.

12. Allow to simmer for 20-30 minutes on low heat.

13. Serve with your favorite sides and enjoy.

Pro Tips
*These will keep with or without marinade for up to 5 days. They can also be frozen.
*Keep the tin foil as smooth as possible, or use parchment paper, when rolling as the hot dogs will take on the rolled shape when they cook and expand to fit the wrapper tightly.
* you can simply sub ketchup for bbq sauce and chickpeas for tofu to make this soy free.
*These can also be cooked in the pressure cooker on low heat for 20 minutes.

🌿 If you make this recipe post a picture on Instagram, tag me, and use the hashtag #veganalohakitchen so I can check it out!