Vegan Sloppy Joes
Number of Servings
Serves 4
Ingredients

  • Sloppy Joe Mixture

    • 2 tablespoons preferred Olive Oil
    • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
    • [q:1/2] red bell pepper, seeded and finely chopped
    • 1 pound tempeh, roughly crumbled
    • 3 garlic cloves, minced
    • [q:3/4] cup ketchup
    • [q:3/4] cup beer, vegetable broth, or water
    • [q:1/2] teaspoon black pepper

  • Coleslaw

    • 1 large avocado, pitted and diced
    • 2 tablespoons lime juice
    • [q:1/2] teaspoon fine sea salt
    • 1 garlic clove, chopped
    • 3 cups finely shredded green cabbage
    • [q:1/2] cup chopped cilantro

  • To Serve

Directions
  1. In a large skillet heat oil over medium. Add onion and bell pepper and saute until softened, 6 to 8 minutes. Add tempeh and garlic and cook 5 minutes more. Stir in ketchup, beer, broth, or water, and pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook until thickened, about 5 minutes.
  2. In a food processor or blender combine avocado, lime juice, salt, garlic, and [q:1/4] cup water. Process or blend until completely smooth. If needed, add more water to reach a smooth consistency. In a large bowl combine cabbage, cilantro, and avocado dressing.
  3. To serve, divide tempeh mixture between buns and top with slaw.
Nutrition Info
Made with low-sodium vegetable broth: 636 Calories, 30 g Protein, 0 mg Cholesterol, 70 g Carbohydrates, 19 g Total sugars (4 g Added sugars), 7 g Fiber, 33 g Total fat (5 g sat), 1,044 mg Sodium, [nut:5] Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Phosphorus, [nut:4] Vitamin B2 (riboflavin), [nut:3] Vitamin B3 (niacin), Magnesium, [nut:2] Vitamin E, Calcium, Folate, Iron, Potassium, [nut:1] Vitamin B1 (thiamine), Zinc