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Vegan Sloppy Joes

Vegan sloppy joes are so satisfying and easy to make! With TVP or soy curls, these veg sloppy joes have a chewy and meaty texture, plus all of the savory, sweet, and tangy flavor of the classic American sandwich.Yield: makes enough for 3 or 4 sandwiches

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 3 servings
Calories: 220 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 4 ounces dry soy curls or TVP see Note 1
  • 1 ½ cups water, divided
  • 1 Tablespoon tamari (for GF) or soy sauce
  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil, optional for oil-free, use a splash of water to saute
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 1 small red or green bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 Tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoons chili powder
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ⅛ teaspoon smoked paprika, optional
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ cup ketchup
  • 2 teaspoon prepared mustard
  • 1 teaspoon Balsamic or Apple Cider vinegar
  • hot sauce, optional
For serving:
  • 3 - 4 hamburger buns
  • Thinly sliced red onion
  • hamburger dills
  • sliced vegan cheese We like Violife smoked provolone or Chao creamy original.

Instructions

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  1. Place the dry soy curls (or TVP) in a bowl and add ¾ cup water plus a tablespoon of soy sauce. Stir well and set aside to soak. If using larger pieces of soy curls (not the small, broken bits), after they're hydrated, either pulse them in a food processor or transfer to a cutting board and chop them up by hand.
  2. Preheat a large skillet over medium heat and add the oil, if using. Saute the onion and bell pepper for 5 minutes. For oil-free, add a splash of water to help soften the veggies. Add the tomato paste and stir to mix it in.
  3. Add the chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, and black pepper. Stirring frequently, cook for about 1 minute. Add the ketchup, mustard, and vinegar, and stir again.
  4. Pour the hydrated TVP/chopped soy curls into the skillet and stir well. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes or until just getting hot. Add ½ cup water, and increase the heat to bring to a simmer. If it starts to look too dry, add up to ¼ cup more water. Stirring occasionally, cook for about 5 minutes or until sticky and hot.
  5. Taste for seasoning, and add a few dashes of hot sauce if desired. Serve hot on toasted buns with your favorite toppings. Sloppy joe mix is also delicious on salads, tacos, grains, pasta, and potatoes.

Notes

  • Note 1: Four ounces soy curls=half of a regular bag; 4 ounces TVP=1 cup plus 2 Tbsp.
  • Variations
  • Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 5 days, or freeze for up to 2 months. Reheat on the stovetop or in the microwave.
  • Spicy sloppy joes - Add one diced jalapeno (including some of the seeds) while sauteing the onion and bell pepper. Or add a generous pinch of red pepper flakes and increase the hot sauce to taste.
  • Spicy sloppy joes - Add one diced jalapeno (including some of the seeds) while sauteing the onion and bell pepper. Or add a generous pinch of red pepper flakes and increase the hot sauce to taste.
  • Smoky - Add a pinch of smoked sea salt or about ¼ teaspoon liquid smoke.
  • Smoky - Add a pinch of smoked sea salt or about ¼ teaspoon liquid smoke.
  • Veggie-forward - To lighten up this dish even more, replace a portion of the soy with cauliflower rice, diced carrot or mushrooms.
  • Veggie-forward - To lighten up this dish even more, replace a portion of the soy with cauliflower rice, diced carrot or mushrooms.

Nutrition Information

Calories 220kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 27g (9%) Protein 16g (32%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 0mg (0%) Fiber 9g (36%) Sugar 8g (16%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 3servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 220

% Daily Value*

Calories 220kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 27g 9%
Protein 16g 32%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Fiber 9g 36%
Sugar 8g 16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.