HOW TO MAKE VEGAN SLOPPY JOES FROM FROZEN TOFU. Healthy home cooking with a dietitian.

Worcestershire sauce

🥗Healthier: coconut aminos

💰Cheaper: soy sauce

Coconut aminos is lower in sodium and gluten-free.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: maple syrup

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Maple syrup adds flavor while maintaining sweetness.

hamburger buns

🥗Healthier: whole grain buns

💰Cheaper: white bread

Whole grain buns provide more fiber.

Start by taking frozen tofu out of the freezer and let it thaw in the package.

Squeeze out the excess water from the thawed tofu until it has a drier texture.

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.

Add chopped onion and green bell pepper to the skillet and sauté until softened.

Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté briefly with the vegetables.

In a bowl, mix together ground cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, and hot pepper to create a spice blend.

Add the spice blend to the skillet and stir to combine with the vegetables.

Pour in tomato sauce and stir to combine with the sautéed mixture.

Add soy sauce and cider vinegar to the skillet for additional flavor.

Stir in ketchup and Dijon mustard for sweetness and flavor.

Crumble the squeezed tofu into the skillet and mix well with the sauce.

Simmer the mixture for a while to allow the flavors to meld together.

Taste the mixture and adjust seasoning as desired, adding more spices if needed.

Serve the tofu mixture on a hamburger bun, whole wheat flatbread, or pita.

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