Meatless magic: a soy stand-in to please the palate and the purse. (food matters).(Recipe)

 
Italian "Meatball" Sandwich 
 
SERVES 6    55 MINUTES OR LESS 
 
Recipe courtesy of Richard Pierce 
 
These make a great casual party food -- full 
of flavor and fun. Melt soy cheese on top for 
an even more authentic grinder. 
 
SOYBEANS 
 
(These must soak for several hours. Start 
them the night before or early in the day.) 
 
1 cup dried soybeans 
1 bay leaf 
1 Tbs. olive oil 
1 Tbs. minced garlic 
1/4 cup tamari or soy sauce 
1 Tbs. paprika 
1/2 tsp. salt 
1/8 tsp. freshly ground pepper 
 
SEASONING 
 
1 Tbs. ground fennel 
1 tsp. ground cumin 
1 tsp. dried thyme 
1 tsp. celery seed 
1 tsp. dried oregano 
1/2 tsp. dried sage 
1/2 tsp. dried marjoram 
1/2 tsp. salt 
1/8 tsp. cayenne 
 
SANDWICH 
 
1/2 lb. button or cremini mushrooms 
2 Tbs. olive oil 
1 cup chopped onion 
1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper 
2 cups Seasoned Soybeans, 
  see recipe below 
1 Tbs. fresh lemon juice 
1 Tbs. balsamic vinegar 
2 Tbs. tamari or soy sauce 
1 cup dry breadcrumbs 
1/3 cup whole wheat flour 
Vegetable oil for frying 
6 whole wheat hero rolls 
2 cups prepared pasta sauce 
 
SEASONED SOYBEANS 
 
1. Place beans in large pot, and add 
about 4 cups water. Bring to boil, and cook 
3 minutes. Remove from heat, cover, and 
let soak, at least 6 to 8 hours or overnight. 
 
2. Drain soaking water, and place rinsed 
beans in large pot with bay leaf. Add water 
to cover by 2 inches. Bring to boil over 
medium-high heat, and skim surface foam. 
Cover, and simmer, adding water as needed 
to keep beans covered, until beans are 
tender, about 2 1/4 hours. Discard bay leaf. 
 
3. In small skillet, heat oil over medium 
heat. Add garlic, and cook, stirring often, 
I minute. Add sauteed garlic, tamari, paprika, 
salt ...