Lentil and Cauliflower Vegan Sloppy Joes

Name: Lentil and Cauliflower Vegan Sloppy Joes
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 small head of cauliflower; 2 cups cooked French green lentils (about ¾ cup dry lentils); 2 teaspoons olive oil; ½ yellow onion, finely chopped; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 15-oz. can tomato sauce; 3 tablespoons maple syrup; 3 tablespoons brown sugar; 2 teaspoons dijon mustard; 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar; 1 teaspoon soy sauce; ½ teaspoon chili powder; ½ teaspoon paprika; 1½ teaspoons salt; Few twists of black pepper; Pinch of cayenne (optional); Vegan hamburger buns, for serving; Shredded cabbage, for serving (optional)

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:30min

These Lentil and Cauliflower Vegan Sloppy Joes are my lightened up version of traditional Sloppy Joes and I’m confident they’re just as good as what you remember from childhood.

Updated at: Thu, 11 Dec 2025 13:00:42 GMT