Best Vegan Sloppy Joes

Name: Best Vegan Sloppy Joes
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 yellow onion (peeled and roughly minced); 1 bell pepper (small dice (I used half of a red pepper and 1/2 of a green pepper for colour)); 1 cup shredded carrot; 4 cloves garlic; 1 (12-ounce) package plant-based "meat" crumbles (about a 3/4 pound package); 1 (19-ounce) can lentils (rinsed and drained ); 1 tablespoon chili powder; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper; 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste); 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 3 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 (14-ounce) can tomato sauce; 1 to 1.5 cups low sodium vegetable broth (depending on the consistency you want); 1 tablespoon yellow mustard; 1 tablespoon maple syrup (optional (adds a touch of sweetness if the tomato sauce is a little acidic)); 1/2 tablespoon balsamic vinegar (or apple cider vinegar); Vegan Burger buns (for serving (cut buns in half horizontally if not already precut))

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:15min

A twist on a classic, these vegan sloppy joes are chock-full of hearty and delicious ingredients, like lentils, plant-based crumbles, veggies and spices. Best part? These homemade sloppy joes are made in one pot and can be on the table in under 30 minutes!

Updated at: Tue, 06 May 2025 08:17:11 GMT