For a vegetarian spin on an American classic, try these tofu and vegetarian "beef" crumble Sloppy Joes served on whole wheat buns.
Preparation Time
15 mins
Cooking Time
45 mins
Total Time
60 mins
Calories
578 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and add diced onion. Cook until soft, 3 to 4 minutes. Add cumin and salt; saute until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
Step 2
Add tomato paste and break up in the skillet, 1 to 2 minutes. Add tomato sauce, ketchup, water, brown sugar, barbeque seasoning, mustard, hot sauce, and paprika. Bring to a boil; lower heat and simmer, covered, for 15 minutes. Set aside.
Step 3
Heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a separate pan over medium-high heat. When heated, add tofu and zucchini and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes. Add vegetarian crumbles and sauce mixture and bring to a low simmer. Cover and cook for an additional 10 minutes.
Step 4
Assemble Sloppy Joes on toasted buns.
Ingredients
1 pinch salt
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon ground cumin
4 tablespoons brown sugar
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 medium yellow onion, diced
1 (12 ounce) can tomato sauce
3 tablespoons barbeque seasoning
1 pound firm tofu, drained and crumbled
2 medium zucchini, diced
12 (6 ounce) whole wheat hamburger buns, split and toasted
0.25 cup water
0.5 cup ketchup
1 tablespoon hot pepper sauce (such as Frank's RedHot®)
