Sloppy José
Myra's vegan version of a sloppy joe sandwich with tofu, green pepper, tomato and spices.
Equipment
- 1 large 12 inch frying pan
- 1 knife, cutting board, measuring utensils
Ingredients
- 2 TBLS vegetable oil
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped fine
- 1 cup onion, diced
- 1 cup green bell pepper, diced bell pepper, chile pepper, your choice
- 1 TBLS soy sauce
- 1 8 oz tomato sauce (small can)
- 1 TBLS chili powder Hot or mild, your choice
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1-2 tsp red curry paste to taste
- 1 14 oz. package firm tofu (thaw in advance if frozen) Squeeze most of the moisture out of the tofu and crumble the tofu before adding to the pan.
Instructions
- Set a large skillet on medium high and add 2 TBLS vegetable oil. When the skillet is hot, sauté the onion and garlic till softened (3 or 4 minutes.)
- Turn the heat to medium. Add the rest of the ingredients and cook, stirring for 5 to 10 minutes until the mixture is fairly dry.
- Serve on a whole wheat bun, cole slaw on the side.
Notes
This filling would also be great for vegan nachos.