Sloppy Tofu Recipe

Name: Sloppy Tofu
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 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

Servings: persons

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

1
Place the block of tofu onto a plate, then place another plate on top.
2
Set a 3 to 5 pound weight on top (a container filled with water works well).
3
Press the tofu for 20 to 30 minutes, the drain off and discard the accumulated liquid.
4
Preheat an oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
5
Grease a baking sheet.
6
Cut the block of tofu down the middle, then widthwise into 1/4 inch thick squares.
7
Arrange on the prepared baking sheet.
8
Bake in the preheated oven for 6 minutes, the turn the pieces over, and continue baking 5 minutes more.
9
Remove the baking sheet from the oven, and allow to cool.
10
Once the tofu is cool enough to handle, cut into 1/4 inch dice.
11
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
12
Stir in the onion and green pepper; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes.
13
Stir in the diced tofu, ketchup, sugar, mustard, and vinegar; season to taste with salt.
14
Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to medium-low, and simmer for 10 minutes.
15
Serve on the whole wheat hamburger buns.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (12 ounce) package extra firm tofu, 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 1 cup chopped onion, 1/2 cup green bell pepper, chopped, and more.

Yes, Sloppy Tofu falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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