Vegan Sloppy Joe Sandwich
Prepared with earthy mushrooms and tasty lentils, this vegan sloppy Joe makes a hearty dinner sandwich that everyone will love.
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Prep Time:
15 Minutes -
Cook Time:
20 Minutes
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Total Time:
35 Minutes
(+ 10 minutes standing time) -
4 Servings

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Prep Time:
15 Minutes -
Cook Time:
20 Minutes
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Total Time:
35 Minutes
(+ 10 minutes standing time) -
4 Servings
Ingredients
Sloppy Joe Sandwich
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2 tbsp (30 mL) olive oil
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1 lb (500 g) mushrooms, chopped
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1 onion, diced
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1 stalk celery, diced
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tbsp (15 mL) chopped fresh thyme
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1 tbsp (15 mL) chili powder
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1 tsp (5 mL) ground cumin
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1/2 tsp (2 mL) each salt and pepper
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1 tbsp (15 mL) tomato paste
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1 can (19 oz/540 mL) lentils
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1 cup (250 mL) tomato sauce
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2 tbsp (30 mL) brown sugar
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2 tbsp (30 mL) cider vinegar
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1 tbsp (15 mL) Dijon mustard
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1 tbsp (15 mL) soy sauce
Coleslaw
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2 cups (500 mL) prepared coleslaw mix
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1/4 cup (60 mL) finely chopped fresh parsley
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2 tbsp (30 mL) olive oil
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2 tbsp (30 mL) cider vinegar
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1 tbsp (15 mL) Dijon mustard
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1 clove garlic, minced
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1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt
Preparation
- Sloppy Joe Sandwich: Heat oil in skillet set over medium heat; cook mushrooms for 5 to 8 minutes or until slightly browned. Stir in onion, celery, garlic, thyme, chili powder, cumin, salt and pepper; cook for 3 to 5 minutes or until veggies are slightly softened. Stir in tomato paste; cook for 1 minute.
- Stir in lentils, tomato sauce, brown sugar, vinegar, mustard and soy sauce; bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook for 10 to 15 minutes or until thickened.
- Coleslaw: Toss together coleslaw mix, parsley, oil, vinegar, mustard, garlic and salt until well coated. Let stand for 10 minutes.
- Spoon Sloppy Joe mixture over 4 slices of bread. Top with coleslaw; cap with remaining bread.
Tips
For a loaded sloppy Joe sandwich, add avocado, pickles and vegan cheese.