Vegan Brat-Toberfest

 October is here and that means beer and Oktoberfests! Nothing goes better with a beer like a brat and here is how veggie eaters can enjoy Oktoberfest in the most authentic way possible! Bottoms up!

• 1 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 pound vegan sausage, sliced into quarters then lengthwise (Tofurky Beer Brats or Field Roast Sausages work best)
• 1 red bell pepper, sliced
• 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
• 1 orange bell pepper, sliced
• 2 medium yellow onions, sliced
• 3 garlic cloves, chopped
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 cup beer
• 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
• 4 fresh hoagie rolls

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

Heat the olive oil in a large cast iron skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the sausages and cook through. Remove from skillet and reserve.

Add onions and peppers to the skillet and saute until tender and golden brown, about 6 minutes. Add the garlic and saute until fragrant. Stir in the tomato paste, beer, and BBQ sauce. Cook for a few minutes, then add the sausages back to the pan. Reduce the heat and simmer until the sauce is nice and thick, about 10 minutes.

Slice the bread open, put on sheet tray, and toast in the oven while the sausage is simmering. Remove the bread from the oven and fill with the sausages and peppers. Transfer to serving dishes and serve.