Sloppy Tofu

This vegetarian version of Sloppy Joe's is quick and tasty!

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 693 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons white sugar
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 3 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
• salt to taste
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1 ½ cups ketchup
• 1 (12 ounce) package extra firm tofu
• 3 tablespoons prepared yellow mustard
• ½ cup green bell pepper, chopped
• 4 whole wheat hamburger buns, split and toasted

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat an oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet.

Step 2

Place the block of tofu onto a plate, then place another plate on top. Set a 3 to 5 pound weight on top (a container filled with water works well). Press the tofu for 20 to 30 minutes, the drain off and discard the accumulated liquid.

Step 3

Cut the block of tofu down the middle, then widthwise into 1/4 inch thick squares. Arrange on the prepared baking sheet.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven for 6 minutes, the turn the pieces over, and continue baking 5 minutes more. Remove the baking sheet from the oven, and allow to cool. Once the tofu is cool enough to handle, cut into 1/4 inch dice.

Step 5

Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in the onion and green pepper; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the diced tofu, ketchup, sugar, mustard, and vinegar; season to taste with salt. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to medium-low, and simmer for 10 minutes. Serve on the whole wheat hamburger buns.