Vegan Sloppy Joe's
These Vegan Sloppy Joe's are flavorful, messy, delicious, and super simple to make. Made from quinoa and completely vegan!
Servings: 8
Calories: 114kcal
Ingredients
for the quinoa:
- 1 cup dry quinoa (cook according to package directions-about 3 cups after cooked)
- 1 ½ cups vegetable broth (optional to cook the quinoa in, can also use water but broth adds more flavor)
the rest of the ingredients:
- ½ small white onion (chopped small)
- 2 clove garlic (chopped/minced tiny)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Optional: chopped peppers or jalapenos
- 15 ounce can of low sodium or no salt tomato sauce
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- salt and pepper to taste
- pickles/cheese (for topping - optional)
Instructions
- Prep: First cook quinoa in advance according to instructions on your package, mine is 1 cup dry to 1 ½ cups water. I wash the quinoa in a mesh strainer and drain the liquid, then place in a pot with the water or vegetable broth for more flavor, bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer on low heat with a lid for about 15 minutes. I usually prep this the night before and store it in the fridge so it’s all ready to go!
- In a skillet add the chopped onion, garlic, olive oil and sauté until fragrant (about 3-5 minutes). Add the optional peppers here too if you choose too add them.
- Next add the tomato sauce, chili powder, onion powder and garlic powder and stir, cook about 5 minutes on medium heat. Salt and pepper to taste.
- Then add the cooked quinoa and mix well, just cook until hot which is about 5 more minutes and then serve on whatever kind of buns you would like!
- Optional: top with pickles, onion, avocado, vegan cheese anything!
- Makes about 8 burgers also depends what sized buns you use!
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Notes
Adjust Flavorings: I recommend tasting the mixture when done and adjusting, if you want more onion or garlic or chili flavor add more and continue to cook a few minutes.
Add Tang: If you want it to have a "tang" you can add a tiny (start with like ½ teaspoon) of distilled white vinegar.
Nutrition
Calories: 114kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 0.4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 436mg | Potassium: 296mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 404IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 2mg
