TVP Sloppy Joes

this recipe has a lot of ingredients, but it's super easy
and so good!
Serves 8

2 tbs olive oil
1/2 tsp salt
1 medium onion
1/2 tsp pepper
4 cloves of garlic, peeled and sliced
2 tbs Worcestershire sauce
2 tsp dried oregano
3 tbs balsamic vinegar
4 cups TVP
32 oz. tomato juice
whole grain hamburger buns
shredded soy mozzarella cheese (optional)
14.5 oz. can fire-roasted diced tomatoes

Heat oil in a meduim saucepan over medium heat. When
the oil is shimmering, add the onion, garlic, and oregano
and saute until the vegetables are tender, 6 to 8 mins.

Add balsamic vinegar and boil about 3 mins.

Add vegetable coctail, tomatoes, salt and pepper,
Worcestershire sauce and bring to boil. Simmer for
15 minutes, then add TVP and stir until it is
thoroughly softened and the liquid is absorbed.

Heat buns in oven or toaster oven and top each
bun with 1 cup of the TVP mixture and sprinkle
cheese (if using), cover with bun
tops and serve immediately.