Vegetarian Sloppy Joes

Finally a meal we remember as kids (at least for me) has a vegetarian twist so I can enjoy it now. This was fairly simple to make with an approximate prep and cook time of under 30 minutes. I served with toasted sourdough bread with a slice of cheddar cheese. To make this dish vegan, eliminate the cheese entirely or try soy or rice cheddar flavored cheese.

Substitution Tip: You can also substitute the Morningstar veggie crumbles with Two 8 ounce packages of tempeh

Serving Size: 2-4

Ingredients:

- One 12 ounce package of Morningstar Veggie Crumbles
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup minced onion

- 1/2 cup minced green or red bell pepper

- 2 cloves garlic, minced

- 1/4 cup tomato sauce

- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce ( I used vegan version)

- 1 tablespoon honey

- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

- 1/4 teaspoon celery seed

- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin

- 1/4 teaspoon salt

- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander

- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

- 1/2 teaspoon oregano

- 1/2 teaspoon paprika

- 1 pinch ground pepper

- hamburger buns or sourdough bread slices

- slice of cheddar cheese or vegan alternative (optional)

Directions:

1. Heat oil in a 10 inch skillet over medium-low heat. Cook the onion in the oil until translucent

2. Add the veggie crumbles into the skillet and cook until golden brown; approx. 2-3 minutes

3. Add the green pepper and garlic; cook for another 2-3 minutes

4. Add the tomato sauce, worcestershire sauce, honey, cayenne pepper, celery seed, cumin, salt, coriander, thyme, oregano, paprika, and black pepper. Stir.

5. Simmer another 10-15 minutes

6. Spook hot on toasted hamburger buns or sourdough bread with sliced cheese (optional)