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

SERVINGS
8

Ingredients  


1⁄2 cup boiling water
1⁄2 teaspoon liquid smoke (optional)
1 tablespoons Braggs liquid aminos (gluten-free if needed for gf diet) or 1 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)