Tell your Aunt Sue there’s no need to thaw out those rubber soy-dogs you brought to the party last year.  These hearty brats are not only delicious, but they make it easy to blend in among the normals at all your summer cook outs.

“Awww look honey, that vegan thinks it’s people”

Beanie Recipe

• 8 oz package of Cremini mushrooms (finely diced)
• 1 small yellow onion (finely diced)
• 5 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 can black-eyed peas (rinsed and drained)
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 3 tablespoons of vegan worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 cup brown rice flour
• 1 teaspoon liquid smoke
• 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon ground fennel
• 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
• 2 tablespoons oregano
• 2 teaspoons crushed red pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon all spice
• 1/4 teaspoon clove
• 2 teaspoons salt
• hefty dose of fresh cracked black peppercorns
• 1 teaspoon xantham gum
• olive oil

1. Warm a bit of olive oil over medium heat in a medium skillet.  Saute mushrooms for 5 minutes.  Add onions to the mushrooms and saute for 2-3 min, then add garlic and saute for one minute.  Remove from heat and set aside.
2. In a mixing bowl mash black-eyed peas until there are no whole beans remaining, but the mixture is still not completely smooth, the varied texture will work in your favor.  Mix in tomato paste, worscestershire sauce, and liquid smoke.
3. In another small bowl combine all your dry ingredients except xantham gum.
4. Add dry ingredients to bean mixture and combine.
5. Sprinkle xantham gum over mixture and combine.
6. Divide mixture into four equal parts and roll each portion into a tight log shape (approx. 1 inch diameter).  Wrap each individual log in foil tightly with the ends twisted shut.
7. Steam for 20-25 minutes.
8. Chill overnight.  (This step is not entirely necessary if you
9. Pan-fry or grill them until lightly crisped on all sides.

Slap ’em in a bun, you’re done!

Other Serving Suggestions:  sliced on top of cheese and crackers, tossed into a pasta with red sauce, or paired with hashbrowns and a scramble for a serious breakfast.