Veggie Joes

Photo: flickr user Lizard10979

Ingredients

1 cup TVP flakes or granules

cup Tamari or soy sauce

cup Vegetarian Worcestershire sauce

cup Water

teaspoon Liquid smoke

1 can (15-oz) Red or Black beans

lrg Onion

Green pepper

cup Barbeque sauce

Preparation

My wife and I have developed this wonderful recipe for meatless "sloppy believe) different from all of them.

Combine TVP, soy sauce, worcestersire sauce and water in a bowl and let set until the loquid is absorbed.

Dice the onion and green pepper, and "sautee" in liquid of your choice.

When the onion has started to brown a little, add the TVP and any remaining liquid.

Slightly mash the beans and add to the TVP/onions. Add barbeque sauce of your choice. I use either homemade BBQ sauce, or a spicey brand like KC aAsterpiece. Sometimes I make it a little less spicey for the kids by using half spicey BBQ sauce and half catsup.

Mix well, season to taste with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Simmer for at least 5 minutes to heat everything through. Serve on hamburger buns.

Makes enough for about 8 sandwiches.