Fix-It-Fast -- Sloppy Joes

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Sloppy Joes

 

Recipe By :Fix-It-Fast Vegetarian Cookbook, Heather Houck Reseck, R.D.

Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : Fix-it-Fast Vegetarian CB

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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1 tablespoon olive oil -- or vegetable oil

1 small onion -- chopped (about 1 cup)

1 small bell pepper -- chopped

2 cloves garlic -- minced

12 ounces vegetarian burger

3/4 cup water -- (to 1 cup)

1 8 oz can tomato sauce

1 6 oz can tomato paste

1 tablespoon Mexican Seasoning Mix -- (page 307) or to taste

1 teaspoon cornstarch -- or 2 tbsp. quick oats

1 teaspoon brown sugar -- or other sweetener

1/2 teaspoon salt

4 hamburger buns -- (white or whole wheat)

chopped onions or sliced green onions -- optional

 

Heat the oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Stir and cook the

onion, and garlic until tender (or microwave on high in a covered microwave safe

dish for 5-6 minutes). Add the vegetarian burger, stirring until brow, about 2

minutes. Stir in the water, tomato sauce, tomato paste, Mexican Seasoning,

cornstarch, brown sugar, and salt, whisking until thoroughly mixed. Cook for 5

minutes over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the mixture is hot and

thickens. Taste and adjust seasoning.

 

Toast the hamburger buns. Spoon 1/3 cup of mixture onto the bottom half of each

bun. Top with onions if desired. Cover with the bun tops or serve open-faced.

Store the mixture in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week

or in the freezer for up to 6 months.

 

Slow Cooker Directions: Combine all ingredients and cook in slow cooker on low

for 3 to 4 hours.

 

Instead of Mexican Seasoning Mix: use 1/2 teaspoon chili powder and 1 teaspoon

paprika.

 

Sloppy Joes with Celery: Stir and cook 1 to 2 diced celery ribs with onions and

peppers.

 

S(ISBN):

" 0-8280-1553-8 "

Copyright:

" 2002 "

 

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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 177 Calories; 5g Fat (24.5% calories from

fat); 11g Protein; 23g Carbohydrate; 4g Dietary Fiber; 0mg Cholesterol; 757mg

Sodium. Exchanges: 1/2 Grain(Starch); 1 1/2 Vegetable; 1/2 Fat; 0 Other

Carbohydrates.

 

NOTES : Leftovers can be frozen in individual portions for lunches or added to

chili.

Nutr. Assoc. : 0 0 0 0 -9184 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0