21 Vegetarian Sloppy Joes
Say goodbye to boring vegetarian meals with these '21 Vegetarian Sloppy Joes,' a flavor-packed plant-based twist on the classic comfort food! Featuring sautéed onions, bell peppers, and grated carrots, this recipe combines a hearty plant-based ground meat or tempeh with a rich, tangy sauce made from tomato, barbecue, and soy sauces, with hints of smoked paprika and chili powder for a smoky kick. Ready in just 35 minutes, these sloppy joes are served on toasted whole wheat buns and can be topped with shredded lettuce, pickles, or vegan slaw for an extra crunch. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this nutritious, vegan-friendly dish proves that eating meat-free doesn’t mean sacrificing flavor or satisfaction.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion, diced
- 1 medium green bell pepper, diced
- 1 large carrot, grated
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 16 ounces plant-based ground meat substitute or crumbled tempeh
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 0.25 cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon mustard powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 6 whole wheat burger buns
- 1 bowl optional toppings: shredded lettuce, sliced pickles, or vegan slaw
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the diced onion, green bell pepper, and grated carrot. Sauté for 5-7 minutes, or until the vegetables start to soften.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Add the plant-based ground meat or crumbled tempeh to the skillet. Cook, breaking it up with a spatula, for 7-8 minutes, or until lightly browned.
Stir in the tomato sauce, barbecue sauce, ketchup, soy sauce, red wine vinegar, mustard powder, smoked paprika, chili powder, black pepper, and salt. Mix well.
Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened and well combined.
Toast the whole wheat burger buns if desired.
Spoon the vegetarian sloppy joe mixture generously onto the bottom half of each bun.
Top with optional toppings like shredded lettuce, sliced pickles, or vegan slaw before placing the top bun.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
540 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 18.0 g | 23% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.0 g | 15% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1324 mg | 58% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 76.8 g | 28% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.7 g | 38% | |
| Total Sugars | 27.4 g | ||
| Protein | 25.4 g | 51% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 183 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 5.3 mg | 30% | |
| Potassium | 832 mg | 18% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
