Vegetarian Sloppy Joes

This vegetarian redux of comfort food classic Sloppy Joes uses crumbled firm tofu as a protein-rich base.

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1 425-g package firm tofu, crumbled (such as Vitasoy Enriched Firm Tofu)
2 tbsp olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp soy sauce
2 cups tomato sauce
1 tbsp chili powder
1/2 tsp ground cumin

To serve: 4-6 whole-wheat burger buns (or other buns of your choice)

Heat olive oil in a medium saucepan; add onion, green pepper and garlic. Sauté until tender. Add tofu and soy sauce; continue cooking and stirring until tofu starts to brown. Stir in tomato sauce, chili powder and cumin. Cook 2-3 minutes. Serve hot over toasted burger buns.

Makes 4-6 servings.