Vegan Sloppy Joes PT30M https://img1.recipesrun.com/201907/2019/1009/a0/3/603131/300x200x50.jpg 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

By Tracy

4 Person
30 Minutes
0 Calories
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.

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

Method

  • 01
    To a small saucepan, add liquid and rinsed lentils and heat over medium-high heat.
  • 02
    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.
  • 03
    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.
  • 04
    Saute for 4-5 minutes, stirring frequently, or until the peppers and onions are tender and slightly browned.
  • 05
    Next add tomato sauce, coconut sugar, vegan Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, cumin, and paprika (optional). Stir to combine.
  • 06
    Once the lentils are cooked, add them to the skillet as well, and stir to combine.
  • 07
    Continue cooking the mixture over medium-low heat until completely warmed through and thick, stirring occasionally - about 5-10 minutes.
  • 08
    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.
  • 09
    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.

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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! 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
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 Tracy
647 Recipes
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