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A vegan take on this classic American dish, this TVP Sloppy Joes recipe is the saucy and messy meal reminiscent of your childhood...
...without the guilt.
And with TVP, it's even easier and faster than ever to make. (Um, hello tired weeknight dinner!)
So here it is, my gift to you, a childhood recipe re-imagined so that you can enjoy it happily, frequently, and sloppily.
What is TVP?
Textured Vegetable Protein or TVP is a meat substitute made from soy. It is high in protein and low in cholesterol. The most common form it comes in is dry granules that make it resemble ground meat. Usually, TVP has to be soaked in hot water before it is used in a recipe but since Sloppy Joes have to simmer for a bit, there is no need to prepare the TVP beforehand for this recipe.
TVP absorbs whatever seasoning or sauce it is cooked in so it makes a flavourful meatless meal. Instead of tomato sauce, canned chopped tomatoes are used for more texture, and tomato paste is added for flavor.
You can buy TVP in food specialty stores, groceries, and online. The most popular brand is Bob’s Red Mill and it costs around six dollars. A bag can easily make four or more meals making it a cheap alternative to ground meat.
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Vegan TVP Sloppy Joes
Makes two sandwiches
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ medium yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic
- ½ green bell pepper, diced
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ¼ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon paprika,
- ¼ teaspoon salt or to taste
- Ground black pepper, to taste
- ½ cup TVP (textured vegetable protein)
- ½ cup vegetable broth
- ½ 15 oz. can chopped tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon vegan Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons mustard
- 2 hamburger buns
Instructions
- Heat oil in a medium skillet. Once hot add onions and cook for two to three minutes.
- Add green bell peppers and cook for two to three minutes until the onion is translucent.
- Add the garlic and spices and cook until the mixture is fragrant. Season with salt and black pepper.
- Add the TVP, broth, and tomatoes. Mix in the tomato paste and make sure it dissolves into the broth.
- Cover and cook for 15 minutes until most of the liquid is absorbed.
- Add the Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, brown sugar, and mustard. Mix well and cook until the remaining liquid has been absorbed.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve on hamburger buns.
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