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Vegetarian Sloppy Joes
Loaded with savory goodness, these vegetarian sloppy joes provide a solid plant-based protein punch and deliver big time in the flavor department!
Course Vegan Main Dish Recipes
Cuisine American
Diet Vegan
Prep Time 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 527kcal
Author Louisa
- 2 Tablespoons vegan butter or olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 green bell pepper small diced
- 1/2 large yellow onion small diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 Tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 cup unsweetened tomato sauce
- 3 Tablespoons agave nectar
- 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon vegan Worcestershire sauce or tamari
- 2 1/2 cups cooked lentils (about 1 cup uncooked)
- 4 buns
Slaw
- 1 cup shredded purple cabbage
- 1 cup shredded green cabbage
- 2 Tablespoons vegan mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon agave
- 1 teaspoon vinegar (ACV, rice wine, or white all work well)
- salt and pepper to taste
In a large bowl, mix together the slaw ingredients. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Heat the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add in the peppers and onions. Cook for 3-4 minutes until starting to soften.
Add in the garlic and spices. Cook another 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add in the tomato paste, tomato sauce, agave, mustard, and Worcestershire sauce. Mix well then stir in the lentils. Simmer for 5 minutes.
To serve, divide the sloppy joe mixture between the buns and top with slaw.
Calories: 527kcal | Carbohydrates: 82g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 1024mg | Potassium: 869mg | Fiber: 14g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 882IU | Vitamin C: 40mg | Calcium: 72mg | Iron: 16mg