Vegetarian Sloppy Joes

• 1 pound frozen Tater Tots (about 5 cups)
• 1 tablespoon plus 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
• 1 14 -ounce package extra-firm tofu, drained
• 2/3 cup ketchup
• 1/3 cup chili sauce (such as Heinz)
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 stalk celery, chopped
• 1 carrot, chopped
• 4 hamburger buns, split
• 4 slices white cheddar cheese
• Bread-and-butter pickles, for topping

1. Preheat the oven and bake the Tater Tots as the label directs.
2. Toss with 1/2 teaspoon chili powder and 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder; season with salt and pepper.
3. Meanwhile, crumble the tofu on a paper towel-lined plate.
4. Mix the ketchup and chili sauce in a bowl.
5. Set aside.
6. Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
7. Add the onion, celery, carrot and a pinch of salt.
8. Cook, stirring, 3 minutes.
9. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon chili powder and 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder.
10. Cook, stirring, 1 minute.
11. Add the tofu, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper.
12. Cook, stirring, 3 minutes.
13. Add 3/4 cup of the ketchup sauce and 1/3 cup water; simmer until thickened, 2 minutes.
14. Place the bottom buns on a baking sheet.
15. Top with the tofu mixture, the remaining ketchup sauce and the cheese.
16. Bake until the cheese melts, 3 minutes.
17. Add the pickles and top buns.
18. Serve with the Tater Tots.
19. Photograph by Antonis Achilleos

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Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/vegetarian-sloppy-joes.html (may not work)