Vegan Sloppy Joes PT30M https://img1.recipesrun.com/201907/2019/1009/a0/3/603131/300x200x90.jpg 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! These would make the perfect meal to throw together when you need something quick and hearty to feed a crowd. One batch should generously serve four. And if you’re a solo diner, this recipe is great to have around during the week to reheat for easy, healthy dinners. 4 servings Ingredients: black pepper salt 4 gluten-free or whole-wheat hamburger buns 1/4 tsp. smoked or regular paprika (optional) 1 tsp. ground cumin 1 tsp. chili powder 1 tbsp. vegan-friendly Worcestershire sauce 1 tbsp. coconut sugar 15 oz. tomato sauce 1/2 medium red or green bell pepper, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 medium white or yellow onion, minced 2 tbsp. olive or grape seed oil 2 cups water 1 cup green lentils, well rinsed

Vegan Sloppy Joes

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( By Tracy )

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! These would make the perfect meal to throw together when you need something quick and hearty to feed a crowd. One batch should generously serve four. And if you’re a solo diner, this recipe is great to have around during the week to reheat for easy, healthy dinners.

01 Information

Grade easy
Serving 4 servings
Prep Time 5 Mins
Cook Time 25 Mins
Total Time 30 Mins

02 Ingredients

Sloppy Joes
- black pepper
- salt
- 4 gluten-free or whole-wheat hamburger buns
- 1/4 tsp. smoked or regular paprika (optional)
- 1 tsp. ground cumin
- 1 tsp. chili powder
- 1 tbsp. vegan-friendly Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp. coconut sugar
- 15 oz. tomato sauce
- 1/2 medium red or green bell pepper, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 medium white or yellow onion, minced
- 2 tbsp. olive or grape seed oil
Lentils
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup green lentils, well rinsed

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03 Method

Step 1

To a small saucepan, add liquid and rinsed lentils and heat over medium-high heat.
Step 2

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.
Step 3

Bring to a low boil, then reduce heat to a simmer and cook uncovered for about 18 minutes, or until tender. The water should have a constant simmer (not boil). Drain off any excess liquid and set aside.
Step 4

Saute for 4-5 minutes, stirring frequently, or until the peppers and onions are tender and slightly browned.
Step 5

Next add tomato sauce, coconut sugar, vegan Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, cumin, and paprika (optional). Stir to combine.
Step 6

Once the lentils are cooked, add them to the skillet as well, and stir to combine.
Step 7

Continue cooking the mixture over medium-low heat until completely warmed through and thick, stirring occasionally - about 5-10 minutes.
Step 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.
Step 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.

04 Author

Tracy

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Vegan Sloppy Joes

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