Vegan Sloppy Joes with Cauliflower
User Reviews
4.7
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4 Sloppy Joes
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Calories
289 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Vegan Sloppy Joes with Cauliflower
Description
Vegan Sloppy Joes with Cauliflower create a textured, saucy sandwich filling by sautéing garlic, diced green bell pepper, and onion, then adding finely chopped cauliflower resembling ground meat. The mixture is combined with tomato sauce, tomato paste, vegetable broth, coconut sugar, Worcestershire sauce, red wine vinegar, chili powder, yellow mustard, and red pepper flakes for seasoning.
The mixture is brought to a boil and then simmered until the liquid reduces and thickens, while maintaining a moist, saucy consistency. This provides a satisfying alternative to traditional sloppy joes with a slightly tangy and mildly spiced tomato base.
The filling is served on gluten-free buns and optionally garnished with chopped parsley and additional diced onion. The recipe is suitable for vegans and gluten-intolerant eaters seeking a plant-based sandwich.
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoons garlic minced, fresh
- 1/2 green bell pepper diced, a
- 1/4 lices onion diced, plus additional for garnish (optional, large
- 4 cups cauliflower chopped into small pieces (think the texture of ground meat) about 1 pound
- 3/4 cup tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup vegetable broth reduced-sodium
- 1 tablespoon + 2 teaspoons coconut sugar
- 1 1/2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce choose a vegan option, if desired, gluten-free
- 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon yellow mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes omit if you don't like spice
- black pepper generous pinch
- parsley for garnish (optional, chopped
- 4 gluten-free buns
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pan on medium-high heat.
- Add the garlic, green pepper, and onion, and cook until just lightly golden brown, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the cauliflower and cook, stirring frequently, for 2 minutes.
- Add all the remaining ingredients, up to the parsley, and stir together. Make sure the really break the tomato paste down into the sauce.
- Turn the heat up to high and bring to a rapid boil. Then, reduce the heat to medium and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the liquid evaporates and the mixture is thickened, but still moist and saucy. This takes about 10 minutes.
- Divide the mixture between the buns and garnish with parsley and onion, if desired.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Sloppy Joes
Amount Per Serving
Calories 289 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 289kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 53.1g | 18% |
| Protein | 6.9g | 14% |
| Fat | 7.6g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.7g | 9% |
| Sodium | 782mg | 33% |
| Potassium | 461mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 7.8g | 31% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.7
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