Sloppy Joes (Sbd)

Name: Sloppy Joes (Sbd)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1/2 lb firm tofu, drained; 1 1/2 teaspoons canola oil; 1/3 cup onion, chopped; 1/3 cup green pepper, chopped; 2 1/2 tablespoons celery, thinly sliced; 0.5 (8 ounce) can reduced-sodium tomato sauce (without sugar) or 0.5 (8 ounce) can regular tomato sauce (without sugar); 2 teaspoons cider vinegar; 1 1/4 teaspoons prepared mustard; 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 1/2 teaspoon Splenda sugar substitute; salt & fresh ground pepper; 2 whole grain buns

Submitted by Barb G.

"Looking for a quick-and-easy meal that the kids will love? Try this phase 2 take on an elementary school classic--BUT beware of the mess! Recipe easy to double. The recipe comes from The South Beach Diet,"

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Ready In:: 30mins
Ingredients:: 12
Serves:: 2

ingredients

¹⁄₂ lb firm tofu, drained
1 ¹⁄₂ teaspoons canola oil
¹⁄₃ cup onion, chopped
¹⁄₃ cup green pepper, chopped
2 ¹⁄₂ tablespoons celery, thinly sliced
0.5 (8 ounce) can reduced-sodium tomato sauce (without sugar) or (8 ounce) can regular tomato sauce (without sugar)
2 teaspoons cider vinegar
1 ¹⁄₄ teaspoons prepared mustard
¹⁄₂ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
¹⁄₂ teaspoon Splenda sugar substitute
salt & fresh ground pepper
2 whole grain buns

directions

Set the tofu between 2 plates and place a heavy pot on top; set aside for 10 minutes to release excess water; pat dry; coarsely mash or crumble the tofu with a fork.
In a medium nonstick skillet, warm the oil over medium heat; add the tofu, onions, green peppers, and celery, sauté for 8 minutes, or until the tofu is well browned and the vegetables are tender.
Stir in tomato sauce, vinegar, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and Splenda, cook stirring frequently, for 5 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Mound equal amounts of the mixture onto the buns and enjoy.

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Reviews

I really liked this recipe. I used spaghetti sauce for the tomato sauce and didn't serve it over buns, just ate it as is. thanks Barb, this was great.

Sharon123