Since meat-based Sloppy Joes are off your family’s vegan dinner menu, try these Vegan Sloppy Joes featuring tofu. Serve this hearty vegan meal with a crisp green salad.

Vegan Sloppy Joes

Serves 4

Ingredients:

• 1 (16-ounce) block of firm tofu, pressed, drained
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1/2 red bell pepper, finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1-1/2 cups tomato puree
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 tablespoons molasses
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• Pinch of cayenne
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
• 8 whole grain buns, split, toasted

Directions:

1. Crumble tofu into a medium bowl and set aside.
2. In a large skillet over medium heat, heat oil and cook onion and bell pepper, stirring often, for 4 to 5  minutes or until vegetables are soft.
3. Add garlic and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Stir in tofu and cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 minutes.
4. Stir in tomato puree, tomato paste, molasses, coriander, cayenne, and parsley. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes.
5. Fill buns with tofu mixture and serve.

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