TEMPEH "SLOPPY JOES"

1 tablespoon light olive oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
10- to 12-ounce package tempeh, any variety, finely crumbled
1/4 cup finely chopped green bell pepper
1 cup thick tomato sauce
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon each: chili powder, cumin, garlic powder
Whole wheat rolls or pita bread
Shredded lettuce



Heat the oil in a skillet and sauté the onion until it is golden. Add the crumbled tempeh and green pepper and saute over moderate heat until the tempeh is lightly browned.

Add the remaining ingredients (except the last 2), stir well, and cook over low heat for 10 minutes. Serve hot on whole wheat rolls or in pita bread with shredded lettuce.