Veggie Sloppy Joes

 

Ingredients:

  • 2 to 3 teaspoons olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced*
  • 1 green pepper, chopped finely
  • 1 red pepper, chopped finely
  • 1 small onion, chopped finely
  • 8 to 9 ounces Mexican style soy crumbles ("meatless" meat)
  • 1 and 1/2 Tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 and 1/3 cup tomato sauce
  • 2 to 3 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 4 whole grain burger buns

Instructions:

  • In a large pot, warm olive oil over medium-high heat. Add garlic, red, and green peppers and onion. Saute while stirring lightly until vegetables are softened (5-7 minutes).
  • Add soy crumbles and soy sauce and cook, stirring often, until hot (about 5 minutes).
  • Stir in tomato sauce, chili powder and cumin until well mixed. Simmer for 5 to 10 minutes to blend flavors. 
  • Spoon over whole grain*** buns and enjoy.

Makes 4 servings.

Per Serving (without the bun): 108 calories; 10g carbohydrate; 8g protein; 4g fat; 3g fiber

% of Calories: 37% carbohydrate, 30% protein, 33% fat

*To save time, you can use minced garlic in a jar. You can find jarred garlic in the refrigerated area of the produce section of your local grocery store.

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