Tempeh Sloppy Joes
Sassy sweet tomato-y sloppy joes made using tempeh. Protein-rich and speedy to make!
Servings: 4 servings
Equipment
- skillet
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!
Notes
cole slaw recipe: vegan cole slaw - pink!
Nutrition Estimate
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