Lunch

Vegetarian Sloppy Joes

Details

Servings

6 Sandwiches

Prep time

20 mins

Cooking time

20 mins

“Vegetarian Sloppy Joes: All the Flavor, None of the Meat!” 🍔🌱

Who says you need meat to enjoy a messy, delicious Sloppy Joe? Vegetarian Sloppy Joes are the perfect plant-based twist on the classic, delivering hearty, savory goodness without sacrificing flavor. With a satisfying combination of lentils, savory seasonings, and a rich, tangy sauce, these sloppy joes are everything you’ve been craving!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe:

Hearty & Satisfying: The lentils take center stage in this recipe, giving you a meaty texture that’s perfect for soaking up that delicious, tangy sauce. Each bite is packed with flavor and will leave you completely satisfied.

Quick & Easy: Ready in just 30 minutes, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights when you want a quick, comforting meal that everyone will love—vegetarian or not!

Flavor Explosion: With a combination of smoky, sweet, and tangy flavors, these vegetarian sloppy joes have all the boldness of the classic, but with a fresh, healthy spin. Your taste buds will thank you!

Family-Friendly: Whether you’re feeding a group of hungry kids or entertaining friends, these veggie-packed sloppy joes are a fun and delicious way to enjoy a plant-based meal that even meat-lovers will adore.

Customizable: Spice them up with your favorite hot sauce or make them extra cheesy by adding a slice of melted cheese on top. The options are endless!

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Ingredients

  • ¼ cup vegetable oil

  • ½ cup minced onion

  • 2 (8 ounce) packages tempeh

  • ½ cup minced green bell pepper

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • ¼ cup tomato sauce

  • 1 tablespoon vegetarian Worcestershire sauce

  • 1 tablespoon honey

  • 1 tablespoon blackstrap molasses

  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

  • ¼ teaspoon celery seed

  • ¼ teaspoon ground cumin

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • ½ teaspoon ground coriander

  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme

  • ½ teaspoon oregano

  • ½ teaspoon paprika

  • 1 pinch ground black pepper

  • hamburger buns

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Directions

  • Heat oil in a deep, 10-inch skillet over medium-low heat. Cook the onion in the oil until translucent. Crumble the tempeh into the skillet; cook and stir until golden brown. Add the green pepper and garlic; cook another 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Stir in the tomato sauce, Worcestershire sauce, honey, molasses, cayenne pepper, celery seed, cumin, salt, coriander, thyme, oregano, paprika, and black pepper; stir. Simmer another 10 to 15 minutes. Spoon hot onto hamburger buns to serve.

Vegetarian Sloppy Joes are proof that you don’t need meat to enjoy a satisfying, flavorful meal. Try this easy, delicious recipe, and see how the plant-based version can be just as indulgent—and even better! 🌟