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Vegan Sloppy Joes

Number of Servings: 
Serves 4
Recipe Source: 
Food For Life

Ingredients

  • Sloppy Joe Mixture
    • 2 tablespoons preferred Olive Oil
    • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
    • 1⁄2 red bell pepper, seeded and finely chopped
    • 1 pound tempeh, roughly crumbled
    • 3 garlic cloves, minced
    • 3⁄4 cup ketchup
    • 3⁄4 cup beer, vegetable broth, or water
    • 1⁄2 teaspoon black pepper
  • Coleslaw
    • 1 large avocado, pitted and diced
    • 2 tablespoons lime juice
    • 1⁄2 teaspoon fine sea salt
    • 1 garlic clove, chopped
    • 3 cups finely shredded green cabbage
    • 1⁄2 cup chopped cilantro
  • 4 Food For Life Ezekiel 4:9® Sprouted Whole Grain Burger Buns, toasted

Directions

  1. In a large skillet heat oil over medium. Add onion and bell pepper and saute until softened, 6 to 8 minutes. Add tempeh and garlic and cook 5 minutes more. Stir in ketchup, beer, broth, or water, and pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook until thickened, about 5 minutes.
  2. In a food processor or blender combine avocado, lime juice, salt, garlic, and 1⁄4 cup water. Process or blend until completely smooth. If needed, add more water to reach a smooth consistency. In a large bowl combine cabbage, cilantro, and avocado dressing.
  3. To serve, divide tempeh mixture between buns and top with slaw.

Contributor

Food For Life

Food For Life takes the time to sprout the grains in most all of their products to release nutrients that would otherwise remain dormant. In other cases, they use more than 18 grains and seeds from all over the world in a single loaf of bread, so you can benefit from the most nutrient rich, wholesome products out there.

Food For Life developed yeast-free, gluten-free, vegan and diabetic-friendly selections that promote wellness, happiness and assure peace of mind. From their pastas and breads, to their cereals, tortillas and english muffins, they strive to bring you the very best food for your life.

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