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Vegan Sloppy Joes
Hearty, flavorful Vegan Sloppy Joes made with fresh, simple ingredients, naturally sweetened, and they require just 30 minutes! Savory, smoky, perfectly sweet — a delicious plant-based meal!
👥 4 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 30 min⏳ Prep: 5 min🔥 Cook: 25 min👤 Minimalist Baker📖 minimalistbaker
🥘 Ingredients
Check off ingredients as you prepare them:
🍳 Cookware
- ●saucepan
- ●skillet
- ●microwave
📝 Preparation Steps
1
If using green lentils: To a small saucepan, add liquid (I used 1 cup water, 1 cup vegetable broth for added flavor // amount as original recipe is written // adjust if altering batch size) and rinsed green lentils and heat over medium-high heat. Bring to a low boil, then reduce heat to a simmer and cook covered for about ⏱️ 18-22 minutes, or until tender. The water should have a constant simmer (not boil). Drain off any excess liquid and set aside.
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2
If using red lentils: To a small saucepan, add liquid (water and/or vegetable broth) and bring to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, add rinsed red lentils and bring back to a gentle boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, for ⏱️ 7-10 minutes, or until just tender. You want them to be cooked through but not mushy. Drain well and set aside.
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3
In the meantime, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add oil, onion, garlic, and bell pepper. Season with a pinch each salt and pepper and stir to combine.
garlic, minced (2 cloves yield ~1 Tbsp)2 cloves
4
Sautè for ⏱️ 4-5 minutes, stirring frequently, or until the peppers and onions are tender and slightly browned.
5
Next add tomato sauce, coconut sugar, vegan worcestershire sauce, chili powder, cumin, and paprika (optional). Stir to combine.
ground cumin (plus more to taste)1 tsp
6
Once the lentils are cooked, add them to the skillet as well, and stir to combine.
7
Continue cooking the mixture over medium-low heat until completely warmed through and thick, stirring occasionally - about ⏱️ 5-10 minutes.
8
Taste and adjust flavor as needed, adding more chili powder and/or cumin for smokiness, salt for saltiness, coconut sugar for sweetness, or worcestershire for depth of flavor.
ground cumin (plus more to taste)1 tsp
9
Serve the mixture on toasted buns with sliced onion. Best when fresh, though leftover sloppy joe mixture will keep in the refrigerator up to 4-5 days, or in the freezer for 1 month. Reheat in the microwave, or on the stovetop, adding water or vegetable broth if the mixture has dried out.
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Nutrition Facts
calories
298 kcal
fat Content
8 g
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
17.1 g
sugar Content
13.5 g
sodium Content
614 mg
protein Content
14.4 g
carbohydrate Content
44.6 g
saturated Fat Content
1.1 g
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