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Vegan Sloppy Joes
50 min
Main
sloppy joes
Total
50 minPrep
30 minCook
20 minContains
soy
Swap out
gluten
Free from
peanut
tree nut
sesame
Ingredients
Filling
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½ Tbsp (7 mL)vegetable oil
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1medium onion, finely chopped
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3garlic cloves, minced
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1vegetable bouillon cube
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1 Tbsp (6 g)ground cumin
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1 Tbsp (7 g)paprika powder
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½ Tbsp (3 g)ground coriander
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½ Tbsp (2 g)dried oregano
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¼ tspground black pepper, plus more to taste
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1red bell pepper, finely chopped
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3 cups (540 g)cooked brown lentils
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1¾ cups (420 mL)passata sauce†
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1 Tbsp (15 mL)hot sauce
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2 tsp (10 mL)dijon mustard
Coleslaw
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1 cup (70 g)shredded red cabbage
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1 cup (64 g)shredded green cabbage
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1carrot, grated
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1 tsp (5 mL)dijon mustard
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¼ tspsalt
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⅛ tspground black pepper
Assembly
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5burger buns, toasted
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1 cup (35 g)romaine lettuce
Directions
- Heat a sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add the oil, onion, and garlic. Cook for 3 - 4 minutes, or until translucent.
- Crumble in the bouillon cube and add all the herbs and spices. Cook for another 1 - 2 minutes, until everything is fragrant.
- Add the remaining filling ingredients. Cook at a gentle simmer, uncovered, for 7 - 10 minutes for the mixture to thicken.
- Meanwhile, mix together the coleslaw ingredients in a bowl. Taste test and add more mayo or vinegar if desired.
- Spread some mayo on each half of the toasted burger buns. Add the lettuce, pile on plenty of the lentil filling, and top with coleslaw.
Notes
- †Passata is a smooth, thick tomato sauce made from strained tomatoes without added seasonings, herbs, or spices.
Storage
- Assembled sandwiches are best enjoyed immediately.
- The lentil filling and coleslaw can be stored separately in airtight containers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Let us know what you think
Plate method
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Grains & Starches 50%
• burger bun
Proteins 15%
• cooked brown lentils
Fruits & Veggies 35%
• medium onion
• garlic clove
• red bell pepper
• passata sauce
• shredded red cabbage
• shredded green cabbage
• carrot
• romaine lettuce
Calcium
No significant sources of calciumFat
• vegetable oil
• vegan mayonnaise
• vegan mayonnaise
Nutrition info
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Discussion & Rating
Really yummy
The combination of sweet, sour and umami taste is great.
Next time we will try it without the bellpepper because for us it's to dominantly in this dish.
Delicious! Makes heaps
So incredibly satisfying! Another fantastic recipe. We enjoyed it even without the coriander and cumin (ran out!). The cole slaw was delicious by itself too!
I was so excited to try this recipe b/c sloppy Joes are nostalgic for me but the flavor profile is missing something. I had to sub vegetable seasoning for vegetable bouillon b/c I couldn’t find one without msg. It still tastes good but I’m missing that sweet, tangy flavor of the real thing.
Made this for a measurement of 2 people. It turned out to be for 5 people. I used gourmet hamburger buns. Toasted it with butter along with mayo and melted vegan cheese on it. It is a very filling dish.
Ok this recipe is SO GOOD!!
One of our go-to weeknight dinners! Pre-cooking the lentils and having them ready to go makes weeknight meals a breeze. Homemade whole wheat sourdough rolls make these even more delicious than they already are!
I've never had a Sloppy Joe before, so this was fun to try - I can see how it got it's name 😂 I love using lentils as a base for anything meaty and this was really tasty. The slaw was the perfect topping too, so don't skip that! Really easy to make and it makes plenty so it'd be good for a meal prep idea too.
These are a super hit with our family. Thanks!
Best sloppy joes ever 😊
I ate mine over roasted potatoes! Delicious!
So excited to try this! What is the measurement of 1 serving? Thanks.
Made this for dinner and loved it!
This is one of my favourites on the app. Absolutely wonderful.
Flavourful and messy. Love it.
Made these with homemade buns, homemade air fl-fried fries and it was all a hit!
So good!
I added 1 tsp of vegan Worcestershire sauce and subbed a vegan beef flavoured bouillon instead of veggie.
Another winner 🥇
I liked this recipe a lot! I made a few tweaks: left out the maple syrup and added some pickled jalapenos along with the red pepper! Would definitely make this again 🥰
I also maybe made too much for just me and will freeze half of it
These are so delicious!
These are great (and I'm not usually a fan of lentils). Definitely make the slaw too(and maybe make extra slaw sauce too). I almost skipped it and am so glad I didn't. Thank you!
Oh yum. Easy and tasty. That's getting saved!!
Another delicious meal!
Another solid recipe - thank you!
Wow 🤩 the family was all jokes about a vegan sloppy Joe until they were asking for seconds and if they could pack the leftovers in their lunches 😂 even my 5 year old gave this 2 thumbs up 👍🏽
Very tasty 😋
Very tasty 😋
A+ summer meal! Just had some friends over and made these and they were a HIT. Absolutely delicious. We each ate one and immediately wanted a second but were too full. I will definitely be making these again and again. Am considering adding some finely chopped/crushed walnut to the pan to simmer with everything next time for an added textural element, but it’s not a need, just a want.
Oh my goodness, these were so delicious! They were my first time trying Sloppy Joe's and I can see what I've been missing out on! I swapped the lentils for crumbled extra firm tofu and they worked a treat. The way the filling paired with the homemade slaw was next level. 5 star all around (especially as I made the PUL Garlic & Basil Potato Wedges on the side!).
These remind me of my childhood sloppy joes. My mom would make them with lentils, too. So good!
*chef’s kiss* 🤌 This recipe is perfect! The ingredients for the lentil sloppy Joe mixture are perfect + made me so nostalgic! That paired w/ the slaw - incredible! I see what the hype is about + this will be devoured quickly. 10/10 💟
I like the filling. It can go very well on its own as a lentil stew or fill little gem leaves with it.
Next time I’ll try adding some vegan ground “beef” to the lentils for some crunchy texture
Pretty good. Straightforward to make and good flavor.
✨PSNI! approved 👮♀️👮👮♂️👮♂️
shared a pic! of this on my phone to police desk sergeant in Bangor northern Ireland he loved it😍said that looks really healthy I used red peppers from a jar reduced the cooking time to 0! swapped pinto beans
Hi! Do you think TVP be used instead of lentils?
🥳..started my pul pantry🌠 supplies 🥰today😀😘
5star+ wow 😳 u r a magician sadia 😇 robin 🤩 Alex 🌻 Suzy 🦄 Alyssa 🌈 Sophia ✨ Maria 🦄 mitra 🌈🌻sanja
Very good and quick to make with canned lentils. Used napa cabbage and carrot for the coleslaw. Wonderful flavors-thank you!
SO GOOD. (And also so sloppy! Have napkins ready.🙂) I usually don’t like lentils much, nor am I the biggest fan of slaw, but I was pleasurably surprised at how much I loved this recipe. It all worked together so nicely and was incredibly flavorful and balanced. Couldn’t put it down! Definitely will be making again.
And like someone else said: if you can find pre-cooked lentils (and even a bag of pre-shredded slaw mix), this recipe will come together much faster than the estimated time .
Okay wow this was 🔥!!
I agree...holy moly! I was out of coriander and omitted the hot sauce as my hubby and I can't do spicy, but these were fabulous! A blast from the past, tasted just like sloppy joes from my childhood 😊
What else can I say but holy moly?! I’ve made vegan sloppy joes before but this recipe is insane! Comes together so quickly with pre cooked lentils. Absolutely delicious. Can’t wait to see if the kiddos like it as well. Didn’t have red peppers but added celery instead. Thank you.