VEGETARIAN SLOPPY JOES

Oh so yummy! Ian's favorite! Originally from Vegetarian Times.

1 tbsp. olive oil
2 medium cloves garlic, minced
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
1 lb. extra firm tofu, well drained and diced
2 tbsp. soy sauce
1 1/2 cups tomato sauce
2 tsp. chili powder (start with one tsp)
1/2 tsp. ground cumin
whole wheat buns
shredded cheddar cheese (optional)

1. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add garlic, bell pepper, and onion, stirring often, until softened, about 5 minutes.

2. Add tofu and soy sauce and cook, stirring often, until tofu begins to brown, about 5 minutes

3. Stir in tomato sauce, chili powder, and cumin until well mixed. Cook, stirring, until heated through and flavors are well blended, 1 to 2 minutes. Spoon over buns. Sprinkle cheddar cheese over the sloppy joes.