Vegetarian Sloppy Joes

Tempeh stands in for the traditional ground beef in a vegetarian version of the all-American classic sandwich.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 384 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 pinch ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon vegetarian Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon blackstrap molasses
• Hamburger buns
• 2 (8 ounce) packages tempeh
• 0.5 teaspoon paprika
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon dried thyme
• 0.25 cup vegetable oil
• 0.5 cup minced onion
• 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon celery seed
• 0.5 teaspoon ground coriander
• 0.25 teaspoon ground cumin
• 0.5 cup minced green bell pepper
• 0.25 cup tomato sauce
• 0.5 teaspoon oregano

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat oil in a deep, 10-inch skillet over medium-low heat. Cook the onion in the oil until translucent. Crumble the tempeh into the skillet; cook and stir until golden brown. Add the green pepper and garlic; cook another 2 to 3 minutes.

Step 2

Stir in the tomato sauce, Worcestershire sauce, honey, molasses, cayenne pepper, celery seed, cumin, salt, coriander, thyme, oregano, paprika, and black pepper; stir. Simmer another 10 to 15 minutes. Spoon hot onto hamburger buns to serve.