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Prepare spice mix in advance. Set aside.
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Heat a skillet with 2 tsp. of olive oil. Saute the onions, mushrooms and garlic until softened. Set aside and let cool.
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In a large bowl, add the black-eyed peas and mash them up. You can use a fork, a potato masher or just get your hands in there. If you want to use a food processor, do a rough chop. You don't want a puree. Then add the tomato paste, nutritional yeast, spice mix and brown rice flour. Mix well.
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Sprinkle the xanthan gum over the mixture and incorporate it well.
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Add the cooled veggie mixture to the bowl and mix it into the dry ingredients. Add the Worcestershire sauce to the bowl and mix it all up well. If you are using the Liquid Smoke, add it in now too.
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Divide the mixture into 4 parts. Shape each part into a log. Wrap the logs individually in foil and steam them for 15-20 minutes. I use a metal steamer that sits atop a large stockpot of boiling water. Let them cool. Then refrigerate for a few hours or overnight, if possible. This will help them firm up even more.
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When ready to use, unwrap and cook them however you desire. We cooked them on a grill pan and topped them with mustard and sauteed bell peppers and onions. Yum!
