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Vegetarian Sloppy Joes

Vegetarian Sloppy Joes

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Difficulty Level: Intermediate
  • Prep Time:
    10 Minutes
  • Cook Time:
    PT30M
    20 Minutes
  • Yield:
    4 servings
A plant-based twist on a nostalgic favorite – rich, sweet and tangy, this recipe has it all. And don’t forget the extra napkins!
Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 1 green bell pepper, diced
  • 2 cups Textured Vegetable Protein (TVP) granules
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 cups hot water
  • 8 ounces tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ cup ketchup
  • Pinch cayenne pepper
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • Salt to taste
  • 4 large rolls, split
  • 25.56g olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 1 green bell pepper, diced
  • 473.18ml Textured Vegetable Protein (TVP) granules
  • 12.78g soy sauce
  • 1.07g black pepper
  • 473.18ml hot water
  • 226.8g tomato paste
  • 12.78g yellow mustard
  • 4.26g oregano
  • 4.26g chili powder
  • 118.29ml ketchup
  • Pinch cayenne pepper
  • 12.78g brown sugar
  • Salt to taste
  • 4 large rolls, split

A plant-based twist on a nostalgic favorite – rich, sweet and tangy, this recipe has it all. And don’t forget the extra napkins!

Preparation
STEP 1

In a large, deep skillet, sauté garlic, onion, green pepper and TVP in oil over medium-high heat. Add soy sauce and pepper. Sauté until vegetables are limp and TVP has browned slightly.

STEP 2

In a bowl, mix water, tomato paste, mustard, oregano, chili powder, ketchup, cayenne and sugar. Mix well to combine.

STEP 3

Stir mixture into skillet. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes. Adjust seasoning to taste. Sauce should be thick; add a little more water if desired.

STEP 4

Toast rolls if desired, and spoon mixture on bottom half of roll, top with remaining half and serve.

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