![]() You'll need to put an extra 6 cups of water or vegetable broth into the slow cooker. To make the sloppy joes in the slow cooker, put all of the ingredients (except the burger buns) into a large slow cooker. Let the filling cook over medium-low heat for 15 minutes (Photo 6). Stir a few times and let it cook for 2-3 minutes (Photo 4).Īdd the cooked legumes to the pan and stir them into the sloppy joes sauce (Photo 5). Let it cook for 1-2 minutes or until fragrant (Photos 2 & 3).Īdd the Worcestershire, maple syrup, balsamic vinegar, ketchup, and water to the pan. Add the minced garlic, tomato paste, and all of the dry seasonings. Next, saute the diced onions and bell peppers in a large pan until they are translucent (Photo 1). When they are done cooking, drain any excess liquid out. Balsamic Vinegar - Vinegar adds a delicious tang to the sloppy joes sauce.īegin by cooking the green lentils in a medium pot (they take about 20-25 minutes to cook), so at the halfway point, add the red lentils to the same pot (they take 10-12 minutes to cook) and let both finish cooking together in the same pot.Omit the sea salt listed in the recipe card and add more salt to taste only if necessary because soy sauce is salty. Vegan Worcestershire - This ingredient gives so much flavor! If you need a substitute, you can use 1 tbsp tamari or soy sauce.Chili Powder - Make sure you use a mild chili powder blend, not a spicy chili powder.It's only added to balance the acidity of the tomatoes in the sloppy joes sauce. If you're sugar-free, you can omit the sweetener completely. Maple Syrup - If you need a low-glycemic sweetener, date syrup can be used instead of maple syrup 1:1.If you don't have it, you can substitute an additional ½ cup of ketchup. Tomato Paste - This deepens the tomato flavor in the sauce.Bell Peppers - Red bell peppers give a pop of color, but you can use any color fresh or frozen bell peppers you like.You can substitute green or brown lentils, Beyond Meat crumbles, or riced cauliflower if needed. Lentils - I used both french and red for plant-based protein and to create a chunky and creamy texture.This kid-approved sloppy joes recipe is great for a quick Meatless Monday dinner. Serve the sandwiches with a side of chickpea puffs, sesame ginger coleslaw, avocado tomato salad, creamy broccoli salad, or lemon tahini zucchini salad for a balanced meal that the whole family will love! Ingredients & Substitutions The french lentils hold their shape while the red lentils break down and it creates a thick and chunky texture. The filling tastes very meat-like because it contains two types of legumes. You're going to love these vegan sloppy joes! The filling is so easy to make and it has the most delicious tangy tomato-based sauce. These vegan sloppy joes have the most delicious tangy sauce and meaty filling! This easy-to-make and freezer-friendly meal is perfect for Meatless Monday and it's ready in 30 minutes! ![]()
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