Do you think this would be a good recipe?

Question

tofu sloppy joes

Ingredients:

2 tbsp olive oil

1 small onion, minced

1 pound firm or extra firm tofu, pressed

6 tbsp ketchup

2 tbsp water

1 tsp chili powder

salt and pepper to taste

bread or hamburger buns

Preparation:

In a small bowl, mash the tofu with a fork until it has a crumbly consistency.

Sautee the onion in the oil until done, about 3-5 minutes. Add tofu and sautee another 8-10 minutes, until tofu is cooked, stirring frequently. Reduce the heat to medium low.

Add ketchup, water, chili powder and salt and pepper and stir well. Allow sloppy joes to cook another 5-7 minutes, until ingredients are well mixed and hot.

Serve on bread or hamburger buns and enjoy!

AND could I use vegetable oil instead of olive since its only for sauteeing?

dont say use ground beef or whatever because i dont eat meat!!

Answer 1

Yes, I think it sounds like a lovely recipe.

1.  Yes, vegetable oil should be an OK substitute.

2.  My only tweak to the recipe is that to be sure that you really really drain the tofu.  Be sure to use the extra-firm version because tofu is by nature very watery.  The firmer the tofu, the less watery it will be.  I know that sloppy joes are meant to be...well..."sloppy" and moist, but you don't really want it to be so watery that it dilutes the flavor & taste of the recipe.    

Answer 2

looks great!!i also might add a red pepper.

Answer 3

It sounds great! I agree with the red peppers

Answer 4

It sounds great.  I think the vegetable oil will do just fine also.  I think the Olive Oil is better for you but if the other is all you have on hand it will be fine.

Answer 5

i think that sounds great! i love sloppy joes, & even though i'm not a vegetarian i've had them with tofu before & thought they were delicious :-)    

also, i frequently substitute veg oil for olive oil when sauteeing, i don't think it makes a big difference. enjoy!