Every time I make sloppy joes, I can't help but get Adam Sandler singing Lunch Lady Land stuck in my head. Fortunately, I don't need to wear brown orthopedic shoes and these are better than what you'd find in your standard cafeteria.
I grew up eating the meaty kind, you know, mixed with the canned sauce, served on a white flour bun, and accompanied usually by pickles and potato chips. Other than making my version vegetarian and lower in fat, I also wanted to incorporate more fresh veggies and less sodium. Kids all approved. Even my semi-picky 9 yr. old who won't eat the meaty kind because in her words they're "too greasy, sweet, and gross" said these were yummy. This is a very quick and easy meal!
Veggie Sloppy Joes
1/2 yellow onion, diced
1/2 red or green bell pepper, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 cups no salt tomato sauce
1 1/2 cups water
1 1/2 cups TVP granules
1 Tbs. chili powder
1 1/2 tsp hot sauce (optional)
1 Tbs. fresh parsley, minced 0r 1/2 Tbs. dried parsley
2 Tbs. Bragg's Liquid Aminos
1/4 to 1/3 cup barbecue sauce
1 tsp. black pepper
salt to taste if needed
whole wheat buns
1. In a sauce pan over medium heat, saute the onion, bell peppers, and garlic in a little water (about 2 Tbs.) for about 2 minutes or until softened.
2. Add the remaining ingredients and bring to a simmer. Cook, stirring frequently, for about 10-15 minutes until the TVP has absorbed most of the liquid. Add salt to taste if you think it needs it. I added about 1/4 tsp.
3. Serve on toasted buns with fresh fruit and a small green salad.
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