Vegan Sloppy Joes
These delicious vegan sloppy joes are easy + quick to prepare, making it a great weeknight dinner recipe. They are healthy and full of sweet + savory + smoky flavors that make this recipe so satisfying. This is a plant-based comfort food recipe your whole family will enjoy!
Servings: 4
Calories: 375kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup uncooked lentils (brown or green)
- 1 small onion diced
- 1 green bell pepper
- 3-4 cloves of garlic crushed
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 15 oz canned tomato sauce
- 1 tbsp tomato paste or ketchup
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tbsp vegan Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tsp dijon
- 4 buns to serve
Instructions
- Start by cooking the lentils: rinse them using a fine-mesh colander and then transfer to a medium pot. Add 3 cups of water, cover and bring to a simmer. Then, turn down the heat to medium-low and keep on a gentle simmer for about 25 minutes or until they are tender but not mushy. Check often to see if they start to dry out before they are done, if this happens you can simply add a little more water. When the lentils are done, drain the excess water and set aside.
- Warm up a large non-stick pan with a little oil (I like using an oil-spray for that, but you can also make it oil-free with just a little water as needed). Then, add the onion, green pepper and a pinch of salt. Cook for about 6-8 minutes stirring often.
- Add the garlic and spices and cook for 1-2 minutes while stirring almost constantly. Then, pour the tomato sauce in the pan and add the cooked lentils, maple syrup, dijon mustard and Worcestershire sauce. Stir to combine and keep cooking until desired consistency, about 8-10 minutes.
- When ready to eat, toast your buns and add a generous spoonful of the lentil stew over the bottom part of the bun. Add more toppings if you want, such as marinated jalapeño, onion, romaine, etc, close up your sandwich and enjoy!
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Notes
- The lentil filling is amazing to make ahead as it stores very well in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Reheat in the microwave or on the stove until warmed up. Also freezer-friendly. Once the sandwich is assembled, then enjoy right away.
- This sloppy joes recipe goes well with coleslaw, French fries or potato chips, Or serve with a quick vegan coconut milk mac and cheese for the ultimate American comfort food meal! You can check out the blog post for more ideas.
- Nutrition: please note that the nutritional information is an estimate per serving provided for informational purposes only (calculated by software) and accuracy is not guaranteed. Consult with your healthcare provider or a registered dietitian if you need precise nutrition calculations for health reasons.
Nutrition
Calories: 375kcal | Carbohydrates: 69g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 848mg | Potassium: 1088mg | Fiber: 20g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 1205IU | Vitamin C: 38mg | Calcium: 125mg | Iron: 8mg