Vegan Sloppy Joes

• 4 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 2 medium tomatoes, chopped
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 1 cup boiling water
• 1 12 cups textured vegetable protein
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 tablespoon oil
• 1 medium green pepper, chopped
• 1 medium tomatoes, chopped
• 1 large pickle, chopped
• 2 tablespoons Braggs liquid aminos or 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 12 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 dash cayenne pepper
• 1 dash allspice
• 1 dash salt

1. In a blender or food processor, blend together the oil, onion, garlic, tomato paste, tomatoes, salt, basil, oregano, and pepper until you reach the desired consistancy.
2. Set aside.
3. In a medium bowl, pour the boiling water over the textures vegetable protein and set aside for 10-15 minutes.
4. In a medium saucepan, saute the onions in oil on medium-high heat until translucent.
5. Lower heat to medium and add the peppers, tomatoes, picles, Braggs, chili powder, cayenne, allspice, salt, and tomato sauce.
6. Simmer for 5 minutes.
7. Add textured vegetable protein to saucepan and stir together.
8. Simmer on medium-low heat for another 20-30 minutes and serve over toast or on a bun.

olive oil, onion, garlic, tomato paste, tomatoes, salt, basil, oregano, pepper, boiling water, onion, oil, green pepper, tomatoes, pickle, braggs, chili powder, cayenne pepper, allspice, salt

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/vegan-sloppy-joes-26617 (may not work)