Messy Joes
Gluten-Free ~ Nut-Free ~ Dairy-Free ~ Rice-Free ~ Egg-Free
Yield: 4 Servings

What is Texturized Vegetable Protein? Similar in texture to ground meat, TVP is a perfect substitute for soups, chili, pasta sauce, tacos, and casseroles.

1 tablespoon olive oil
¼ medium onion diced (about ¼ cup) 
¼ cup diced green bell pepper
1 cup dry textured vegetable protein (TVP)
1 ½ cups crushed tomatoes
1 ½ cups water
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce (The Wizard’s GF/CF Vegan Sauce)
½ teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon prepared yellow mustard
½ cup ketchup
¼ cup BBQ sauce
3 teaspoons brown sugar
Salt to taste
Ground black pepper to taste

1. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in sauté pan on low/medium heat. Add diced onion and green bell pepper and sauté for five minutes (onion will be translucent).
2. Add TVP, crushed tomatoes, water, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, yellow mustard, ketchup, BBQ sauce, brown sugar, salt, and pepper to sauté pan.
3. Simmer covered for 40 – 45 minutes. Stir occasionally. Serve on gluten-free/vegan rolls.

NUTRITION: Calories Per Serving: 227, Total fat: 3.65g, Carbohydrate, by difference: 19.19g, Total dietary fiber: 1.08g, Protein: 1.37g, Total sugars: 15.21g, Sodium: 558mg