Sloppy Joes (sbd)

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 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 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

Recipe

• 1 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.
• 2 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.
• 3 stir in tomato sauce, vinegar, mustard, worcestershire sauce, and splenda, cook stirring frequently, for 5 minutes. season to taste with salt and pepper.
• 4 mound equal amounts of the mixture the buns and enjoy.