Vegetarian Sloppy Joes That You Have to Try!
Did you have a Sloppy Joe Day of the week when you were a kid? I did and it was one of the best days of the week. Well when I became a Vegetarian I kind of thought those days were over. I went almost 20 years without one! I meant to try many of the different recipes out there but I really wanted to create one with my own spin. Well I finally did…so I am sharing my Vegetarian Sloppy Joes That You Have To Try!!! There are a lot of little ingredients but fear not…this dish can be on the table in an hour! If you have everything sliced and diced it will be done in a snap! This recipe is Parent and Kid Approved!
Vegetarian Sloppy Joes You Have to Try!
A delicious Vegetarian version of the popular Sloppy Joe Sandwich!
12-16 ounces of thinly slice and chopped Cremini Mushrooms (yes you can use other mushrooms if you would like.
1 - 3 teaspoons of Adobo Peppers crushed (it comes in a small can in your International Aisle) If you do not like spice or any heat...leave this out but it does add a ton of flavor!
Cook until your veggies are soft (you can add a few tablespoons of water and steam for a few minutes if you would like) Some people like veggies really soft and some like it to the tooth...you be the judge.
Once the veggies are almost done...add your Lentils and stir well.
In another skillet... add 1-2 tablespoons of Canola Oil and heat it up on medium heat.
Then add your Tomato Paste and fry it for a minute or two to get the rawness out of it.
Add your San Marzanno Tomatoes (crush them with you hands until they are a consistency that you like then stir.
Time to add all of your Seasonings and once again stir.
Bring to a slow boil and then reduce heat to a simmer.
Add your Brown Sugar and Balsamic Vinegar ...stir it up and simmer for about 15 minutes.
Add the sauce to your Veggie Mixture and mix it all up until you have the perfect Sloppy Joe consistency. Some like it looser and some like it thicker ... if you like it loose you can add a little bit of water and if you like it thicker...cook it a bit longer so it reduces a bit more.
In a medium bowl add your Sour Cream...Mayo... Apple Cider Vinegar...Adobo... S&P and mix until nice and smooth.
Time to toast your buns. I butter them and put them on my skillet...but you can also toast them in the over or the toaster.
Now it is time to put it all together...Sloppy Joe Mixture...topped with Slaw and then if you would like...add some slices of Jalapeno to taste. Serve with some Chips or Fries and ENJOY!!!
Sure hope you enjoys these…they just might become one of the Family Favorites! It's Vegetarian 7 days a week here…but many of you are cutting down on the meat and celebrate Meatless Monday's… this is the perfect recipe for you! Bon Appetit!