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Vegan Sloppy Joe Recipe

This vegetarian sloppy joe is made with lots of minced mushrooms and red lentils which give it a great, meaty texture without the meat.
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 353kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

  • ¾ pound mixed mushrooms
  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil
  • 1 yellow onion peeled and diced
  • 2 bell peppers trimmed, seeded, and diced
  • 1 jalapeño trimmed and minced, optional
  • 1 cup red lentils
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon vegan Worcestershire sauce
  • ½ cup ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard or yellow mustard
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar plus more, to taste
  • 15 ounce can diced tomatoes
  • ½ cup water plus more, as needed
  • Salt and pepper to taste

For serving:

  • 6 potato rolls
  • Pickle slices

Instructions

Prepare the mushrooms:

  • Transfer mushrooms to a food processor and pulse until minced. Set aside.

Cook the aromatics:

  • Heat the avocado oil in a wide pot over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for 6-7 minutes until softens.
  • Add the diced bell peppers and diced jalapeño pepper and cook for 5-7 minutes more until they begin to soften.

Cook the mushrooms:

  • Add the mushrooms and cook for 10 minutes, adding more oil if necessary, until the mushrooms are softened and beginning to brown. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Add the red lentils and stir to combine.

Finish the sloppy joe mixture:

  • Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes, coating as many of the vegetables and lentils with the paste as possible.
  • Add the Worcestershire and toss to combine.
  • Stir in the ketchup, Dijon mustard, and brown sugar. Add the tomatoes and toss to combine. Taste and season with salt and pepper.
  • Add the water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes or until the lentils are tender. Taste and season once more to your preferences.

To serve:

  • Serve the mixture on toasted rolls. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 353kcal | Carbohydrates: 63g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 5g | Sodium: 573mg | Fiber: 14g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin C: 62mg
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