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James Strange

Spicy tvp sloppy joes

A gout friendly and adult version of sloppy Joes using TVP.
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Prep Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 338
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Cup Textured vegetable protein TVP
  • 1.5 Cups vegetable broth
Spice Mix
  • 15.5 oz Tomato sauce I used El Pato
  • 1 Tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 2 teaspoons Vegan worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon Black pepper
Veggies
  • 1/2 Cup Onion diced
  • 1/2 Cup Red bell pepper diced
  • 1/4 Cup jalapeno diced
Other
  • 1 Tablespoon Oil
  • 6 Each Hamburger Bun

Method
 

TVP Preparation
  1. Place 2 cups of TVP in a large bowl and cover with water. Allow to sit for 15 to 20 minutes.
  2. A handful at a time squeeze out the excess moisture.
Prepare the sauce
  1. To a bowl add 2 cans of tomato sauce
  2. Add the worcestershire sauce and seasoning ingredients
  3. Stir to mix and sit aside.
Prepare the Veggies
  1. Finely dice the onion, bell pepper and jalapeno
Cooking
  1. To a pan on medium high heat add one Tablespoon of oil. Add the onion, bell pepper and jalapeno. Cook until the onion turns translucent.
  2. Increase the heat to high and add the rehydrated TVP. Cook until the TVP starts to get some color.
  3. After the TVP has been toasted reduce the heat to medium then add the sauce with the seasoning and the vegetable broth. Cook until the TVP has absorbed most of the liquid.
  4. It is now ready to serve with your choice of bun.