Vegetarian Sloppy Joes

This is a combination of many recipes and experimentation. It has gotten the thumbs-up from all who have tried it so far. It can also be made with TVP, ground turkey, or even ground beef instead of tempeh.

INGRIDIENT

¼ cup vegetable oil

½ cup minced onion

2 (8 ounce) packages tempeh

½ cup minced green bell pepper

2 cloves garlic, minced

¼ cup tomato sauce

1 tablespoon vegetarian Worcestershire sauce

1 tablespoon honey

1 tablespoon blackstrap molasses

¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

¼ teaspoon celery seed

¼ teaspoon ground cumin

¼ teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon ground coriander

½ teaspoon dried thyme

½ teaspoon oregano

½ teaspoon paprika

1 pinch ground black pepper

hamburger buns

DIRECTION

Step: 1

Heat oil in a deep, 10-inch skillet over medium-low heat. Cook the onion in the oil until translucent. Crumble the tempeh into the skillet; cook and stir until golden brown. Add the green pepper and garlic; cook another 2 to 3 minutes.

Step: 2

Stir in the tomato sauce, Worcestershire sauce, honey, molasses, cayenne pepper, celery seed, cumin, salt, coriander, thyme, oregano, paprika, and black pepper; stir. Simmer another 10 to 15 minutes. Spoon hot onto hamburger buns to serve.

NUTRITION FACT

Per Serving: 384 calories; protein 18.3g; carbohydrates 37.3g; fat 19.6g; sodium 424.9mg.

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