So I made the Creole red beans recipe again. I just love love love that flavor. Here's the recipe -- it's tried and true. I usually only saute half an onion, then add half a bag (cup your open hands) of dry red beans (kidneys). People here eat this dish traditionally on Mondays, but it took me forever to motivate. I think I bought the tempeh last week, and finally made the beans... Sunday?

Use one package tempeh - steam 10 minutes.

1/3 c brown rice syrup (maple)

1/3 c oil

1/4 c tamari

1t paprika

1t oregano

1/2 t thyme

1/2 t black pepper

1/2 t ground cumin

1/4 t cayenne

"Whisk" (fork fluff) ingredients in a small, heavy saucepan over high heat. Bring to a simmer, then pour over steamed tempeh (I cut it in slices, but cubed is how it ends up). Refrigerate overnight. Amazing, lip-smackingly good sauce. Pour extra into the beans. Use vegan sausage in the dish for a totally insane protein rush.