1. Home
  2. Food & Drink
  3. Vegetarian Food

Vegetarian Sloppy Joes with Tofu Recipe

By Jolinda Hackett, About.com

Adults love sloppy joes just as much as kids do! This easy vegetarian sloppy joe recipe with tofu is a healthier and lower-fat version than regular sloppy joes. Scroll down to see more vegetarian sloppy joe recipes.

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small onion, minced
  • 1 pound firm or extra firm tofu, pressed
  • 6 tbsp ketchup
  • 2 tbsp water
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • bread or hamburger buns

Preparation:

In a small bowl, mash the tofu with a fork until it has a crumbly consistency.

Sautee the onion in the oil until done, about 3-5 minutes. Add tofu and sautee another 8-10 minutes, until tofu is cooked, stirring frequently. Reduce the heat to medium low.

Add ketchup, water, chili powder and salt and pepper and stir well. Allow sloppy joes to cook another 5-7 minutes, until ingredients are well mixed and hot.

Serve on bread or hamburger buns and enjoy!

More vegetarian sloppy joe recipes:
Vegetarian Sloppy Joe Pizza Burgers
Vegetarian Sloppy Joes with TVP
Vegetarian Sloppy Joe "Meatloaf"
Vegetarian Sloppy Joes in the Crockpot
See also: More Vegetarian Tofu Recipes

User Reviews Write Review

Explore Vegetarian Food

About.com Special Features

Conquering High Cholesterol

Learn how you can reduce your your numbers with these nutrition and exercise tips. More >

Mornings Made Easy

Reclaim the morning and your sanity with these easy recipes, tips, and timesaving ideas. More >

  1. Home
  2. Food & Drink
  3. Vegetarian Food
  4. Main Dish/Entree Recipes
  5. Cooking for Vegetarian Kids
  6. Vegetarian Sloppy Joes with Tofu Recipe - Vegetarian, Vegan Sloppy Joes Recipe - Vegetarian Lunch Recipe

©2009 About.com, a part of The New York Times Company.

All rights reserved.