Homestyle Tofu Sloppy Joes Recipe
These vegan homestyle tofu sloppy joes will be a great weekly favorite! No oil & whole food plant based and full of flavor!
Servings: 6
Calories: 137kcal
Ingredients
For the tofu crumbles
- 1 14 ounce block extra firm tofu drained
- 1 tablespoon vegan Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- dash smoked paprika
For the sloppy joe sauce
- 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
- 1/2 cup chopped white or yellow onion
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1-2 tablespoons vegetable broth low-sodium
- 1 15 ounce can tomato sauce low-sodium
- 1 tablespoon vegan Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 6 whole grain buns
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350º. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- To make the tofu crumbles - in a medium bowl mix the vegan Worcestershire sauce, water, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, & smoked paprika. Then crumble the tofu into the bowl and mix with your hands to coat well.
- Spread the tofu crumbles on the baking sheet in one layer. Bake for 35-40 minutes, turning halfway through, until lightly browned.
- Towards the last 5-10 minutes that the tofu are cooking, heat a large sauce pan over medium heat. Saute the onions, bell peppers, & garlic with 1-2 tablespoons of broth or water for 3-4 minutes or until translucent. Add more broth or water as needed. Add tomato sauce, Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, cumin and mix until combined.
- Add the baked tofu crumbles and stir, bring to a boil and then lower heat and simmer for about 5 minutes or tofu/sauce is thick.
- Spoon onto whole grain buns!
Nutrition
Serving: 1sandwich | Calories: 137kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 294mg | Potassium: 186mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 253IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 61mg | Iron: 3mg