Saturday night at home. After a day of rain and grey skies a cozy movie night was in order. We decided on the movie Yesterday and enjoyed some comfort food to go with it. This vegan version of sloppy joes will not disappoint. I didn’t really remember what the original ones are supposed to taste like because the last time I tried them was probably in 1985. My husband says he does remember and that this recipe is a pretty good alternative.
20 Minutes Vegan Sloppy Joes
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp cooking oil of your choice
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 1 pack of vegan ground round (tempeh or soy based crumble will also do)
- 1 large can of lentils (drained)
- 1 Tbsp chilli powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp mustard powder
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper (I use white)
- 4 Tbsp of tomato paste
- 1 cup if vegetable stock
- 1 1/2 tsp of balsamic vinegar
- Fresh buns (I bought Calabrese buns)
- Vegan cheese (optional) or regular cheese (for vegetarian) shredded
**If you like spicy food you could add 1/4 tsp of cayenne pepper or hot chilli peppers to the mix.
Instructions
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In a large pan over medium heat, add your cooking oil. Cook the onion for about 3 to 5 minutes until translucent.
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Now add the ground round, break it up with a wooden spoon and cook for another 3 to 5 minutes.
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Add the canned lentils and stir to combine followed by the chilli powder, garlic powder, mustard powder, oregano, salt, pepper and tomato paste. Stir well to combine. Cook 2-3 minutes.
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Stir in the vegetable stock and simmer for a few minutes until you’ve reached your desired consistency (add more if you like your sloppy joes more “sloppy”).
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Stir in the balsamic vinegar.
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Gently toast the buns in the oven broiler (or toaster oven) and serve immediately topped with Sloppy Joes. Garnish with cheese if desired and enjoy!
I hope you are all enjoying this time at home and staying healthy.
Until next time.
Love,
Jennifer