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    Home » recipes » entree » beans » Tempeh Sloppy Joes

    by Kathy Patalsky · updated: Mar 22, 2021 · published: Mar 22, 2021 · About 3 minutes to read this article. 1 Comment

    Tempeh Sloppy Joes

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    Tempeh Sloppy Joes

    I made these Tempeh Sloppy Joes two times last week. They were so delicious and filling — and easy to make that I am definitely putting this recipe in my dinnertime recipe rotation. Check them out!..

    Vegan Sloppy Joes

    These Tempeh Sloppy Joes have been loaded up with my easy BBQ tempeh skillet mixture. Then I added some vegan mayo, bread and butter pickles, and optional mustard. I piled the filling into pretzel bun rolls, but you could easily use regular hamburger buns or even a wrap or pita bread. Even two slices of toast would work. I also added some speedy cole slaw one night, then the other night I simply added some spinach greens on top.

    This is a speedy, delicious plant-based meal that is protein-packed and perfect for picky eaters who love the tomato-y, sassy-sweet, classic flavor of a sloppy joe!

    Tempeh Sloppy Joes

    Pretty sure this little girl is going to be a sloppy joe lover soon! Actually, I gave her some of the filling mixture and she devoured all of it! #NewEater Seven months and loving her food journey!…

    messy baby eating
    rosalie and mommy

    Fast Vegan Dinner

    Ignore the cat food on the counter, below, I made these on a busy night where Rosalie was crawling around getting into everything on the floor. But I pulled off these sloppy joes! I felt very proud. Especially since my husband had to run out and I was flying solo.

    open face tempeh burgers

    Switch From Lentils or TVP

    Tempeh sloppy joes work so well as a vegan sub for meat.

    And in the past, I have made vegan sloppy joes using lentils or TVP. Both recipes that I love, but it’s nice to have even more ingredient options for this beloved recipe.

    These vegan lentil sloppy joes are also a delicious option.

    And these summer sloppy joes include some sweet, colorful corn bits.

    And here is my original vegan cole slaw recipe! It’s so creamy and tangy – perfect topping for these sandwiches. Or give my pink cole slaw a try.

    Tempeh Sloppy Joes with cole slaw

    Tempeh Sloppy Joes

    Sassy sweet tomato-y sloppy joes made using tempeh. Protein-rich and speedy to make!
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    Prep: 5 mins
    Cook: 12 mins
    Assembly: 3 mins
    Total: 20 mins
    Servings: 4 servings

    Ingredients

    • 2 tablespoon olive oil, extra virgin
    • 4-6 cloves garlic, chopped
    • 1 small onion, diced
    • 16 oz tempeh
    • ½ cup veggie broth , or water
    • 6 tablespoon tomato paste
    • ⅓ cup apple cider vinegar
    • 3 tablespoon liquid aminos, tamari or soy sauce
    • 3 tablespoon maple syrup
    • 1-2 teaspoon chili powder
    • black pepper to taste
    • 1 cup greens (kale, spinach or parsley), finely chopped — optional

    Other Burger Ingredients

    • 4 pretzel buns
    • 4 tablespoon whole grain mustard
    • 4 tablespoon vegan mayo
    • bread and butter pickles, to taste
    • 1 cup greens or vegan cole slaw

    Instructions

    • Warm a skillet over high heat.
    • Add in the EVOO, garlic and onion. Cook for two minutes.
    • Crumble in the tempeh using your hands – or chop finely.
    • Add in the broth, tomato paste, vinegar, soy sauce, maple and chili powder. Fold everything together until a thick tomato mixture forms.
    • Reduce heat to medium and cook, lid on, for about 2-3 more minutes.
    • Fold in optional chopped greens.
    • Warm buns and add toppings and the sloppy joe filling. Serve warm!

    Equipment

    • skillet
    recipe author: Kathy Patalsky

    Notes

    cole slaw recipe: vegan cole slaw – pink!

    nutrition estimate | per serving

    Calories: 359kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 329mg | Potassium: 806mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 577IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 163mg | Iron: 4mg
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    bbq, breakfast sandwich, tempeh, tomato
    Did you make this?Snap a pic + tag me! @KathyPatalsky

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    About Kathy Patalsky

    Hey there! I'm Kathy, lover of kitty cats, weekend baking, 90's movies, travel, beach fog and foamy lattes. Since 2007, I have been sharing my vegan recipes and photos. My goal is to make your cooking life a little easier, delicious - and plant-loaded - while sharing some LIFE and conversation along the way.

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