To make a tofu sloppy joes recipe, first you need to prepare the ingredients. First, you'll need the following ingredients: 1 pound (240 g) of uncooked, unpeeled, and thawed frozen or defrosted frozen rolled oats. 2 tablespoons (60 ml) kosher salt. 1 teaspoon (2.5 grams) ground black pepper. 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) water. Toss all ingredients together. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Serve with your choice of dipping sauce.