VEGETARIAN "SLOPPY JOE"

My version of vegetarian sloppy Joe is a favorite in our family.
It's easy and you can make go further than you think. 


Start with diced veggies:
1/2 diced onion
1 diced bell pepper 
1 chopped clove garlic
Saute veges in EVOO until tender.

Check out my wonderful Rachel Ray spoon.

Add
1 can drained diced tomatoes
1 can drained and rinsed black beans
1 cup dried TVP tiny crumbles (textured soy protein) 

You can find this at any health food store in bulk.
3/4 cup water
1 cup BBQ sauce
1 tsp dried Italian seasoning
I add cooked brown rice (optional) when I need to make a lot of sloppy Joe. 
It is a good filler.
add more water if looks a bit dry. Simmer until its nice and hot and not too soupy.

Serve on Kaiser Rolls with a slice of cheese.