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Tempeh sloppy joes

Recipe Information

Description:
Tempeh sloppy joes is a delicious American recipe usually served as a main dish. It requires about 20 minutes of prep time and about 20 minutes of cooking time for a combined total time of 40 minutes. The overall cooking skill level is considered easy. This recipe will yield 6 servings if prepared as directed.
Servings 6
Preparation Time 20 Minutes
Cook Time 20 Minutes
Total Time 40 Minutes
Difficulty Easy
Main Ingredient Tempeh
Category Beans & Legumes
Meal Lunch; Dinner
Type Main Dish
Subtype Sandwich
Cuisine American
Cook Method Stove Top; Sautéing
Diet

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil

  • 1/2 cup minced onion

  • 2 (8 ounces each) packages tempeh

  • 1/2 cup minced green bell pepper

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1/4 cup tomato sauce

  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

  • 1 tablespoon honey

  • 1 tablespoon molasses

  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

  • 1/4 teaspoon celery seed

  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin

  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

  • 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander

  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

  • 1/2 teaspoon oregano

  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika

  • 1 pinch ground black pepper

  • 6 hamburger buns

Directions

  • Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook the minced onion until translucent. Crumble the tempeh into the skillet and cook until golden brown, stirring often. Add the minced green pepper and garlic, cooking for another 5 minutes.

  • Stir in tomato sauce, Worcestershire sauce, honey, molasses, cayenne pepper, celery seed, cumin, salt, coriander, thyme, oregano, paprika, and black pepper.

  • Reduce the heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes.

  • Spoon onto hamburger buns and serve hot.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 384 cal

  • Total fat: 20g

  • Saturated fat: 5g

  • Cholesterol: 0mg

  • Sodium: 398mg

  • Potassium: 507mg

  • Carbohydrate: 38g

  • Fiber: 2g

  • Protein: 18g