Vegan Sloppy Joes

• 1 cup of TVP granules
• 1 Tbsp. or less, oil
• 1 Medium onion (or 1/2 cup celery), diced
• 1 cup green peppers, diced
• 1 cup tomato puree (1/4 cup tomato paste, or use fresh tomatoes and puree-- chop fine, mash blend)
• 1 tsp. chili powder
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1 Tbsp soy sauce
• (1 Tbsp light brown sugar, honey, or brown rice syrup)

Directions:

Combine TVP with 7/8 cup of boiling water in a bowl. Let stand 5 minutes. Saute onion or celery, and green pepper in a skillet, with oil (over med./low heat) for 5 minutes. Add remaining ingredients and simmer, covered, for 5 to 7 minutes.