Tofu Sloppy Joes

For a vegetarian spin on an American classic, try these tofu and vegetarian "beef" crumble Sloppy Joes served on whole wheat buns.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 45 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 578 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 pinch salt
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 4 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 1 (12 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 3 tablespoons barbeque seasoning
• 1 pound firm tofu, drained and crumbled
• 2 medium zucchini, diced
• 12 (6 ounce) whole wheat hamburger buns, split and toasted
• 0.25 cup water
• 0.5 cup ketchup
• 1 tablespoon hot pepper sauce (such as Frank's RedHot®)
• 0.5 (12 ounce) package vegetarian ground beef crumbles (such as MorningStar Farm

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and add diced onion. Cook until soft, 3 to 4 minutes. Add cumin and salt; saute until fragrant, about 2 minutes.

Step 2

Add tomato paste and break up in the skillet, 1 to 2 minutes. Add tomato sauce, ketchup, water, brown sugar, barbeque seasoning, mustard, hot sauce, and paprika. Bring to a boil; lower heat and simmer, covered, for 15 minutes. Set aside.

Step 3

Heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a separate pan over medium-high heat. When heated, add tofu and zucchini and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes. Add vegetarian crumbles and sauce mixture and bring to a low simmer. Cover and cook for an additional 10 minutes.

Step 4

Assemble Sloppy Joes on toasted buns.