SLOPPY TSP JOE’S

No photo is shown, because they were gone before I realized I didn't take a photo.  I will add a photo later.  We shopped at our local health food store and couldn't find TVP.  An earnest, helpful cashier helped us to locate TSP.  I'd forgotten that TVP (Texturized Vegetable Protein) is a trademark name.  TVP and TSP are the same product.  TSP is out of fashion today and a substitute lentil sloppy Joe replaced the TSP recipe.  I made the lentil recipe and threw it away. 

Preparation time: 15 minutes

Yield: 12 servings

2-cups TSP (texturized soy protein)

2-cups water

1 to 3-tablespoons oil

2-cups celery, chopped

1-cup onion, chopped

1-can (15 ounce) tomato sauce

1-cup ketchup

Reconstitute the TSP by adding water.  Let TSP sit for 10 minutes. 

In a large pot, heat the oil over medium heat and sauté celery and onions until soft.

Add the tomato sauce, ketchup, and TSP.  Simmer for 15 minutes stirring often. 

Serve open face on bread or in a bun.  Serve with celery and carrot sticks.