Vegetarian Sloppy Joes

I have tried vegetarian chili on numerous occasions, but I was recently thinking, "what about sloppy joes?" I also love sloppy joes just as much as I love chili and was hoping to find a vegetarian version. Below is a great vegetarian recipe.

Prep Time: 20 Min

Cook Time: 20 Min

Ready In: 40 Min

Vegetarian Sloppy Joe on a hot dog bun



Ingredients

• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup minced onion
• 2 (8 ounce) packages tempeh
• 1/2 cup minced green bell pepper
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup tomato sauce
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 tablespoon blackstrap molasses
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon celery seed
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1 pinch ground black pepper
• hamburger buns

Directions

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. 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.