Vegan Sloppy Joes Two Ways Recipe
Are you craving a tasty vegan meal? In this episode, join Aaron and his sous chef Marley as they make vegan sloppy joes two ways. First, they show you how to make it using lentils for a traditional twist. Then, they add an Asian flair using mock meat. With simple ingredients like red pepper, celery, and onion, these sloppy joes are packed with flavor. Cooked with ketchup, brown sugar, and a special seasoning blend, these sloppy joes are sure to satisfy your taste buds. Whether you prefer lentils or mock meat, you'll love the delicious and hearty texture of these vegan sloppy joes.
Ingredients:
- Medium red pepper, chopped
- Half cup chopped celery
- 4-foot cup diced onion
- Salt to taste
- 1 cup cooked lentils
- 1 cup ketchup (plus more if needed)
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- Half cup chopped onions
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 package beef crumbles (or substitute with lentils)
- Half cup ketchup
- Half cup hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Cooking steps:
- Heat oil in a pan and sauté red pepper, celery, and onion. Add salt and cook for 2 minutes.
- Add cooked lentils, ketchup, and brown sugar to the pan. Stir well and taste for seasoning.
- To make the Asian-inspired version, heat sesame oil in another pan and sauté onions and garlic.
- Add beef crumbles (or lentils), ketchup, hoisin sauce, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, and brown sugar. Stir to combine.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Serve both versions of the vegan sloppy joes on buns and enjoy!
