Vegan Sloppy Joes with avocado coleslaw

Vegan or not, this lentil Sloppy Joe recipe is a must try!
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These hearty Vegan Sloppy Joes are loaded with flavour, protein and fibre. Founder of the popular Instagram page @That.VeganBabe Stephanie Manzinali joins us to put together this delicious meal that can be done in just 15 minutes! Paired with a simple avocado coleslaw, this meal has just five steps with ingredients that you likely already have in your pantry.

Ingredients

1/2
white onion
4
cloves garlic
1
can lentils
3/4
cup textured vegetable protein (soy granules)
400
grams passata or lightly seasoned tomato sauce
3/4
cup vegetable broth
2
tbsp maple syrup
1
tbsp soy sauce
1
tsp chilli powder
1
tsp cumin
1
tsp smoked paprika
1
tsp onion powder
salt and pepper, to taste
2
tsp liquid smoke, (optional)

Avocado coleslaw

1
avocado
1
tbsp maple syrup
1
tbsp lemon juice
2-3
tbsp water, to thin
salt and pepper, to taste
1/8
purple and green cabbage, shredded
1
carrot, shredded

Instructions

Method
  • Sauté your onion until translucent then add in your garlic & cook for 1 minute.
  • Add in the rest of the ingredients and cook for 5-10 minutes at a gentle simmer over low-medium heat.
  • While that is cooking add your avocado, maple syrup, lemon juice, water, salt and pepper to a bowl. Mash to form a dressing.
  • Shred up your cabbage and carrot and mix it into the dressing.
  • Assemble on a toasted bun and enjoy!

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