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Soy Sloppy Joes

Soy crumbles were developed to imitate ground beef, but it’s not so much their flavor as their texture that does the trick. This is a family-friendly recipe for all to enjoy.

Cooks' Note

Soy crumbles, marketed under two or more brand names including Green Giant and Morningstar Farms, are made of texturized soy protein. Look for this product in the frozen foods section of well-stocked supermarkets, as well as in natural foods stores.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    4 to 6 servings

Ingredients

1 1/2 tablespoons light olive oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
One 12- to 16-ounce package soy “crumbles” (see note)
One 16-ounce can or jar natural pizza sauce
Fresh burger buns (preferably whole-grain) as needed

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Heat the oil in a large skillet. Add the onion and sauté over medium heat until golden.

    Step 2

    Add the soy crumbles and sauté over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until lightly browned, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in the pizza sauce and cook until heated through, 3 to 4 minutes.

    Step 3

    Serve at once on buns, open-faced or covered.

  2. Menu

    Step 4

    Soy Sloppy Joes (this page)

    Step 5

    Roasted Potatoes with Bell Peppers and Onions (page 184)

    Step 6

    or

    Step 7

    Baked or microwaved sweet potatoes

    Step 8

    Corn Slaw (page 34)

    Step 9

    Cherry tomatoes

  3. nutrition information

    Step 10

    Calories: 508

    Step 11

    Total Fat: 7g

    Step 12

    Protein: 51g

    Step 13

    Carbohydrate: 57g

    Step 14

    Cholesterol: 0mg

    Step 15

    Sodium: 432mg

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