Better Than Sloppy Joes

AuthorAngela
RatingDifficultyBeginner

Why Better Than Sloppy Joes are a family favorite: These scrummy plant-based sandwiches check all the boxes: comfort food- check, fast and easy- yep, inexpensive- right again, a universal favorite- yes, nutritious- very.

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Plant-based Sloppy Joes
Yields8 Servings
Prep Time10 minsCook Time5 minsTotal Time15 mins
 1 ½ cups tvp crumbles
 1 can tomato paste
 1 can tomato sauce
 ½ cup maple syrup
 ½ tsp chipotle pepper powder
 3 tbsp vegan worcestershire sauce
 1 tbsp liquid smoke
 1 tbsp soy sauce
 2 tsp apple cider vinegar
1

In a glass dish, pour boiling water over the TVP and set aside for 10 minutes. Use enough water to more than completely cover the TVP.

2

After the TVP is re-hydrated, pour the TVP into a strainer and drain the water from it. Press the TVP gently to ensure the water is all drained.

3

Make sauce:
In a medium saucepan, mix all sauce ingredients together with a whisk. Over medium heat, warm bbq sauce just until hot.

4

Add the TVP to the warm sauce. Cook for 5 minutes on low to allow flavors to mix.

5

Serve on rolls or hamburger buns. They also work well on pita bread or lettuce leaves.

Ingredients

 1 ½ cups tvp crumbles
 1 can tomato paste
 1 can tomato sauce
 ½ cup maple syrup
 ½ tsp chipotle pepper powder
 3 tbsp vegan worcestershire sauce
 1 tbsp liquid smoke
 1 tbsp soy sauce
 2 tsp apple cider vinegar

Directions

1

In a glass dish, pour boiling water over the TVP and set aside for 10 minutes. Use enough water to more than completely cover the TVP.

2

After the TVP is re-hydrated, pour the TVP into a strainer and drain the water from it. Press the TVP gently to ensure the water is all drained.

3

Make sauce:
In a medium saucepan, mix all sauce ingredients together with a whisk. Over medium heat, warm bbq sauce just until hot.

4

Add the TVP to the warm sauce. Cook for 5 minutes on low to allow flavors to mix.

5

Serve on rolls or hamburger buns. They also work well on pita bread or lettuce leaves.

Better Than Sloppy Joes

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