Vegetarian Sloppy Joes

These Vegetarian sloppy joes are the best. They look and taste like the original just minus the meat. You can also substitute the mushrooms for meat for a traditional version. For an instructional video go to http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zK7Swu0xVQ4

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 4
• Yields: 4-6 sandwiches

Ingredients

• 1  lb portabella mushroom cap
• 4  garlic cloves
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper
• 1  small onion
• 1⁄2 medium  red pepper
• 1⁄2 medium green pepper
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 3  tablespoons light brown sugar
• 1  tablespoon red wine vinegar
• 2  tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 2  tablespoons tomato paste
• 1  teaspoon fresh thyme
• 1⁄4 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Directions

1. Chop Mushrooms into small piece and add to a pot on med heat which is sprayed with cooking spray and let cook for 5-7min
2. Add Garlic, Onion, Peppers and season with salt and pepper, cook 5-7min.
3. Make sauce by adding Tomato Sauce, Brown Sugar, Vinegar and Worcestershire to a bowl and mixing together.
4. Add Tomato Paste to veggies and let cook 1-2 minute.
5. Add sauce as let cook and thicken for 2 minute.
6. Add Thyme and Red pepper flakes.
7. Serve on a bun with chopped pickles.