Versatile Vegetarian - Tempeh Sloppy Joes

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Tempeh Sloppy Joes

 

Recipe By :Versatile Vegetarian - Weight Watchers

Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00

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Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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1/4 pound tempeh -- diced

3 garlic cloves -- minced

2 teaspoons olive oil

1 green bell pepper -- seeded and chopped

1 onion -- chopped

1 cup tomato sauce

1 teaspoon chili powder

1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

4 whole wheat hamburger buns

 

In a medium saucepan, combine the tempeh, half of the garlic, and 2 cups water;

bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer 10 minutes. Drain and pat the

tempeh dry.

In a large nonstick skillet, heat the oil. Add the pepper, onion, and the

remaining garlic; cook, stirring as needed, until softened, 8-10 minutes. Stir

in the tempeh; cook, breaking up the tempeh with a wooden spoon, 3-4 minutes.

Stir in the tomato sauce, chili powder, oregano, salt, pepper, and 1/2 cup

water; cook, stirring as needed, until thickened, 8-10 minutes. Serve on the

buns.

 

 

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Per serving: 289 Calories (kcal); 8g Total Fat; (23% calories from fat); 14g

Protein; 44g Carbohydrate; 0mg Cholesterol; 947mg Sodium

Food Exchanges: 2 1/2 Grain(Starch); 1 Lean Meat; 1 1/2 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 1

Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates

 

 

Nutr. Assoc. : 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0