sloppy tofu

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 (12 ounce) package extra firm tofu
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 cup green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 1/2 cups ketchup
• 2 tablespoons white sugar
• 3 tablespoons prepared yellow mustard
• 3 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
• salt to taste
• 4 whole wheat hamburger buns, split and toasted

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 1 hr


• place the block of tofu a plate, then place another plate on top. set a 3 to 5 pound weight on top (a container filled with water works well). press the tofu for 20 to 30 minutes, the drain off and discard the accumulated liquid.
• preheat an oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c). grease a baking sheet.
• cut the block of tofu down the middle, then widthwise into 1/4 inch thick squares. arrange on the prepared baking sheet.
• bake in the preheated oven for 6 minutes, the turn the pieces over, and continue baking 5 minutes more. remove the baking sheet from the oven, and allow to cool. once the tofu is cool enough to handle, cut into 1/4 inch dice.
• heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. stir in the onion and green pepper; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. stir in the diced tofu, ketchup, sugar, mustard, and vinegar; season to taste with salt. bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to medium-low, and simmer for 10 minutes. serve on the whole wheat hamburger buns.