This smoky vegan sloppy Joes recipe is loaded with plant-based flavor and is perfect for meal-prepping a double batch. Incorporating tender green lentils, this dish can also be made in a slow cooker on high for 4-6 hours for a deeper flavor profile. Mix it up, scoop it into bowls and serve stacked with roasted vegetables and bright, tangy options such as pickled red onions and dill pickle slices. Of course, it can also be served on traditional toasted buns with a bright slaw. The fun customizations are endless and always thoroughly satisfying.
Vegan Sloppy Joes in a Bowl
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 345 kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup dried green lentils about 2-1/2 cups cooked
- 2 cups vegetable stock or water (plus extra as needed)
- 2 large sweet potatoes 1-inch cubes
- 4 cups cauliflower florets
- 1/2 large yellow onion diced
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 2 Tbsp. tomato paste
- 1 Tbsp. vegan Worcestershire sauce
- 1 Tbsp. white vinegar or apple cider vinegar
- 1 Tbsp. maple syrup or agave syrup
- 1 tsp. chili powder
- 1/2 tsp. smoked paprika
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- Oil as needed
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Optional
- Pickled red onions
- Dill pickles
- Scallions
- Avocado
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
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Line baking sheet with parchment paper and add cubed sweet potatoes and cauliflower florets. Toss with oil, salt and pepper to taste and bake 30 minutes.
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To prepare lentils, in medium-sized pot with lid, add 2 cups of water or veggie stock and bring to boil. Add lentils and cook until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and set aside.
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In large sauté pan, heat oil. Add onion and sauté 5-8 minutes, until translucent. Stir in tomato paste, chili powder, smoked paprika and minced garlic. Add in water or vegetable stock as needed to dissolve tomato paste, about 1/4 cup.
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Add cooked lentils, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, maple syrup and vinegar and mix until thoroughly combined. Continue to simmer over medium-low heat for 10-15 minutes. Taste and adjust seasonings, as desired.
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To assemble, in bowls, add about 1/2 cup lentils per serving along with roasted sweet potatoes and cauliflower. If desired, top with pickled red onions, jalapeños, avocado slices and/or dill pickle slices.
Recipe Notes
Note: Can also be served on toasted burger buns with slaw.
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Nutrition Facts
Vegan Sloppy Joes in a Bowl
Amount Per Serving
Calories 345
Calories from Fat 9
% Daily Value*
Fat 1g2%
Saturated Fat 0.3g2%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.2g
Sodium 829mg35%
Potassium 1357mg39%
Carbohydrates 69g23%
Fiber 21g84%
Sugar 16g18%
Protein 17g34%
Vitamin A 17162IU343%
Vitamin C 57mg69%
Calcium 107mg11%
Iron 6mg33%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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