Vegan Sloppy Joes
These Vegan Sloppy Joes are loaded with 16g protein thanks to the lentils, and they taste just like the Sloppy Joes I had as a kid. To be honest, though, I didn’t like sloppy joes as a kid. But loved them as an adult.
You could make these with Beyond Meat Beefy Crumbles. That would be delicious, but we prefer to stick to whole-foods whenever possible and the lentils are perfect for this recipe.
We ate ours the old fashioned way: on a bun. But they would taste great over pasta, Spaghetti Squash and especially over some Boiled Potatoes.
As a side dish, some Vegan French Fries and Green Beans would be very tasty!
If you make this recipe, please let us know your thoughts in the comments below. And please share with your friends to help spread the word about healthy plant based eating.
- 1 cup dried green lentils
- 3 cups water
- 1/4 cup vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup onion finely chopped
- 1/2 medium green bell pepper finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 15 oz tomato sauce (1 can)
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 2 tbsp vegan Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- 6 hamburger buns
- Cook lentils according to package instructions.
- Meanwhile heat broth in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, bell pepper and garlic. Cover and steam fry until soft, about 4-5 minutes. Stirring occasionally.
- Add tomato sauce, sugar, Worcestershire and spices. Stir well.
- Simmer over low heat while the lentils cook. Once the lentils are soft, drain any remaining water and add lentils to the skillet with the other ingredients.
- Continue to simmer until flavors are blended and the sauce is thick.
- Add 2/3 cup to each bun and enjoy.
Servings size is 1 bun and about 2/3 cup of the Vegan Sloppy Joe mixture.
Recipe compliments of the Minimalist Baker.
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