Sloppy Joes

My family's favorite sloppy Joe contains no meat. Go figure! Here's the recipe we use, adapted from Miserly Meals (c)2004 by Jonni McCoy:

Sloppy Joes

• 1 C TVP granules
  
• 1 1/4 C hot water
  
• 4 cloves garlic, pressed or crushed
  
• 1/2 C diced onion
  
• 6 oz can tomato paste
  
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  
• 1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  
• 1/4 C ketchup
  
• 1/2 tsp celery seed, crushed
  
• 1/2 tsp pepper
  
• 4 slices of break (day-old sliced Italian loaf is perfect)
  

Combine all ingredients (except bread) in a large pot and mix well. Simmer for 10 minutes or until TVP is tender.

Toast buns if desired. Scoop sauce onto each bread slice and serve immediately. Heat-seekers may enjoy a dash of Tabasco on top.

Serves 4.