Leek, Chestnut and Raisin Vegan Sausage

Ease of Preparation: Moderate

Time of Preparation: 40 minutes

Yield: 2 servings

Ingredients:

• 3 leeks, trimmed and chopped
• 2 ounces whole, peeled chestnuts
• 4 ounces chestnut puree
• 2 ounces breadcrumbs
• 4 ounces firm tofu
• 1-tablespoon olive oil (15 millilitres)
• 2 ounces raisins
• 1-tablespoon thyme, chopped
• Salt and pepper

Method:

Mash the tofu in a bowl with the olive oil. Add the chestnut puree and mix well.

In a separate pan over a medium-high heat cook the leeks in a slick of olive oil. Once they have softened, add them to the tofu mixture. Add the whole, crumbled chestnuts and the raisins, salt, pepper and thyme.

If the mixture needs the breadcrumbs, add them to achieve the desired consistency. Then, feed the filling into vegetarian sausage casings and cook on the grill until browned.