vegetarian sloppy joe

This Pav Bhaji is the perfect Indian inspired street food, but it has a healthy and nutritional twist that is insanely good. Munching on this Indian spiced vegetarian sloppy joe style sandwich will keep the entire family happy and makes for an easy dinner idea. 

Pav Bhaji (or Indian Spiced Vegetarian Sloppy Joes)

tsp extra virgin olive oil

red lentils

cauliflower

oz bag frozen mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, green beans, corn)

zucchini (diced)

tomatoes (diced)

onion

red potatoes (diced)

tbsp ginger

tbsp garlic

tsp turmeric

3.5 tsp Pav Bhaji masala

salt

tsp garam masala

1/8-1/4 tsp cayenne pepper

Put the red lentils and water in a pot and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer until the lentils are softened, about 15 minutes.

Cook the cauliflower, mixed vegetables, zucchini and potatoes in water until soft. When they’re soft, mash the vegetables well, in the liquid. Stir in the cooked lentils.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet or pot over medium heat. Add the onions, ginger, garlic and tomatoes and cook until the onions have browned and the tomatoes start to break down (about 5-10 minutes)

Stir in the turmeric, Pav Bhaji masala and garam masala, cook for 30 more seconds.

Add the mashed vegetables/lentil mixture, salt, and cayenne pepper to taste (if using). Cook on low for about 20 minutes.

Serve with sprouted wheat burger buns, sloppy joe style!

This Pav Bhaji is the perfect Indian inspired street food, but it has a healthy and nutritional twist that is insanely good. Munching on this Indian spiced vegetarian sloppy joe style sandwich will keep the entire family happy and makes for an easy dinner idea.

Pav Bhaji Recipe

This nostalgic sloppy joe recipe features a ground plant-based meat substitute cooked with chunky vegetables in a sweet and tangy tomato sauce flavored with lots of delicious spices!

Sweet and Tangy Vegetarian Sloppy Joes

olive oil (extra virgin)

½ medium yellow onion (diced)

½ green or red bell pepper (seeded and chopped)

garlic (minced)

lb plant-based meat substitute (such as Impossible Foods

salt + black pepper (to taste)

garlic powder

herbs de provence (or Italian seasoning)

smoked paprika

turmeric (or ground mustard)

tomatoes

liquid aminos (or lite soy sauce)

balsamic vinegar

liquid smoke

dark brown sugar

hamburger buns (for serving)

Heat olive oil in a large, deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add chopped onion and bell pepper and cook until onion is translucent, about 2-3 minutes. Add garlic and cook about another minute until fragrant.

Add meat and break apart with wooden spoon. Season with salt + pepper, garlic powder, herbs de provence, smoked paprika and turmeric. Cook until meat is browned and almost cooked through, stirring occasionally, about 3-5 minutes.

Add crushed tomatoes, liquid aminos or lite soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, liquid smoke and brown sugar to meat mixture. Stir to combine all ingredients. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer uncovered until thickened and reduced, stirring occasionally, about 10-15 minutes depending on your desired consistency. Remove from heat.

Toast four hamburger buns in the oven and top each bottom bun with a few spoonfuls of sloppy joe mixture. Add toppings if desired and enjoy!

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