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Plant Based Sloppy Joes

Kelly Jensen
These Plant Based Sloppy Joes are a delicious, flavorful, and high protein meatless dinner ready in 20 minutes! In a sweet and tangy tomato sauce.
5 from 5 votes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Dinner, Sandwich
Cuisine American
Servings 6 sandwiches
Calories 299 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 Red Onion chopped plus extra for garnish
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1 bell pepper chopped
  • 1 14-ounce package crushed tomatoes
  • 1 tablespoon vegan Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 cup Textured Vegetable Protein (TVP) or red lentils
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 1 tablespoon agave nectar
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • Sea Salt and Black Pepper
  • 6 Gluten Free Hamburger Buns

Instructions
 

  • In a large pan, add the olive oil, onions, and garlic and sauté for 3 to 4 minutes over low heat. Add the bell pepper and sauté for 4 more minutes until the pepper begins to soften.
  • Add the crushed tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce and cover. Sauté on low what for 15 minutes until peppers are soft.
  • Bring water to a boil. In a separate bowl, add the TVP, chili powder, onion powder, and cumin. Add 1 cup of boiling water to the TVP and allow to sit for 5 minutes.
  • Add the TVP to the tomato mixture and stir well to combine. Taste, and add salt and pepper if needed.
  • Toast buns, and add a generous scoop of sloppy joe mixture to the bins. Top with fresh chopped onion and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 299kcalCarbohydrates: 51gProtein: 11gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 51mgPotassium: 318mgFiber: 7gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 877IUVitamin C: 34mgCalcium: 106mgIron: 3mg
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