Vegan Sloppy Joes

1 Tbsp. olive oil
1 Tbsp. molasses
1/2 lb. tofu, crumbled
1 6-oz. can tomato paste
2 Tbsp. Dijon mustard
1 small onion, chopped
1 medium tomato, chopped
Oregano, to taste
Chili pepper, to taste
1 small jar mushrooms, sliced
2 Tbsp. ketchup
1 Tbsp. rice vinegar
Salt, to taste
Pepper, to taste
Sandwich buns, tortillas, or pita bread

• Heat the olive oil in a saucepan and add the molasses. Add the crumbled tofu and let it brown, stirring to prevent burning.
• Add the tomato paste and mix well, adding water to bring to the desired consistency. Stir in the mustard, onion, and tomatoes, then add the oregano and chili powder and continue mixing.
• Stir in the mushrooms, ketchup, and vinegar and season with the salt and pepper.
• When thoroughly heated, serve on toasted sandwich buns or in tortillas or pita shells.

Makes 4 servings