Sloppy Joes II
Description
These vegan Sloppy Joes offer a comforting, messy, and delicious twist on the American classic. By using textured vegetable protein (TVP), this dish achieves a satisfying, meaty texture without any animal products. The sauce is a vibrant blend of tomato paste, ketchup, and Worcestershire sauce, balanced with aromatic garlic, onion, and green bell pepper. A hint of cayenne adds just enough warmth to keep things interesting. Perfect for weeknight dinners, this recipe comes together in under 40 minutes and is sure to please both vegetarians and meat-eaters alike. Serve them on toasted Kaiser rolls for the best experience.Directions
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
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Add minced garlic, chopped onion, green bell pepper, and TVP granules to the skillet.
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Sauté the mixture for 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are softened and the TVP is browned.
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While the vegetables cook, mix tomato paste, 1/2 cup water, oregano, ketchup, cayenne pepper, Worcestershire sauce, and honey (if using) in a small bowl.
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Pour the tomato mixture into the skillet with the vegetable and TVP mixture.
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Stir well to combine all ingredients.
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Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low.
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Simmer for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens to a spreadable consistency.
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Taste and add salt if desired.
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Toast the Kaiser rolls if desired.
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Spoon the hot sloppy joe mixture over the bottom half of each roll.
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Top with shredded lettuce and cover with the remaining roll halves.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 2 cups
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 579.0kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 4.7g8%
- Saturated Fat 0.7g4%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 773.7mg33%
- Total Carbohydrate 121.4g41%
- Dietary Fiber 6.2g25%
- Sugars 14.4g
- Protein 12.1g25%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
