Sloppy joes ii

8 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1tablespoonOlive oil
2eachesGarlic cloves, minced
1eachChopped onion
1eachGreen bell pepper, chopped
2cupsTVP granules or flakes mixed with 1 3/4 c hot water
6ouncesCan tomato paste
½cupWater
1teaspoonOregano
¼cupTomato ketchup
¼teaspoonCayenne pepper
1teaspoonWorcestershire sauce
1tablespoonHoney, optional
Salt, optional
8largesKaiser rolls, split
Shredded lettuce

Directions

Heat oil in a large skillet & saute garlic, onion, pepper & TVP. In a bowl, mix tomato paste with water, oregano, ketchup, cayenne, worcestershire sauce & honey is using. Stir into skillet. Bring to a boil & add salt if desired. The sauce should be thick but spreadable.

If desired, toast rolls. Spoon the sauce over the bottom half of the roll, pile on the lettuce & top with remaining roll half.

"Vegetarian Times" February, 1992