Sloppy Janes

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This recipe was a huge hit tonight so I thought I'd share it. I made it with tofu crumbles but ground beef or turkey would work also.

Sloppy Janes

2 Tablespoons Olive Oil

1 cup chopped scallions

1 chopped yellow bell pepper

1 chopped orange bell pepper

2 Tablespoons minced garlic

1 pkg Tofu Crumbles (1 pound of browned ground beef if you wish)

2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans fire-roasted diced tomatoes

1 pkg frozen Seasoned Corn & Black Beans with Tomatoes, Peppers and Onions

1 tsp salt

1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

1 recipe of your favorite corn bread prepared

In a large skillet heat oil over medium-high heat. Add scallions, bell peppers and garlic, stirring constantly for 3 minutes. Add Tofu crumbles, diced tomatoes (with juice), frozen corn and black beans, salt and cilantro. Reduce to medium and cook, covered for 3 minutes. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes.

Slice cornbread pieces into half and toast in a toaster oven. Spoon 2 tablespoons of sloppy jane mixture over cornbread. Enjoy.

Awesome Black Bean Chili

I do eat meat but only when I eat out. I never cook it at home anymore since Leopold is a vegetarian. I'm not cooking two different meals. So, I've learned to adapt and adjust. I'm going to be sharing recipes periodically that are some good, vegetarian fare. Now before you go, "GROSS", give them a try. I think you will be pleasantly surprised. So here is the first one.

Awesome Black Bean Chili

INGREDIENTS
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 onion, diced (the frozen kind work well also)
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 pkg Morning Star tofu crumbles (use meat if you wish, 1 pound)
3 (15 ounce) cans black beans, undrained
1 (14.5 ounce) can crushed tomatoes (use Rotel if you like more of a kick)
1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon dried basil leaves
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar

DIRECTIONS
Heat the oil in a large heavy pot over medium heat; cook onion and garlic until onions are translucent. Add tofu crumbles and cook until no longer frozen (if using meat cook it until browned). Stir in beans, tomatoes, chili powder, oregano, basil and vinegar. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer 60 minutes or more, until flavors are well blended.