Vegan Tempeh Sloppy Joes
A healthy, vegan twist on the classic sloppy Joe sandwich made with crumbled tempeh and a flavorful tomato sauce.
Servings: 5 sandwiches
Calories: 438kcal
Ingredients
- 1/2 onion chopped
- 1/2 red bell pepper chopped
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 16 ounces tempeh crumbled
- 1 cup ketchup
- 3 tablespoons green chile
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 6 ounces tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 5 whole grain hamburger buns
Instructions
- Heat canola oil in a large skillet. Add onion, bell pepper, and garlic to pan and saute until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add the tempeh and saute until lightly browned.
- Stir in the ketchup, tomato paste, green chile, and vegetable broth. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add chili powder, paprika, mustard, salt, and pepper. Cook for another 10 minutes over medium heat until sauce begins to thicken and ingredients are heated through.
- Serve over a toasted bun with a side of chips or sweet potato fries.
Nutrition
Serving: 1sandwich | Calories: 438kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1296mg | Potassium: 966mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 1399IU | Vitamin C: 27mg | Calcium: 191mg | Iron: 5mg