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14 May 2013

Vegetarian Sloppy Joes

After reading the title of this entry, you might be thinking to yourself: That's impossible. Vegetarian Sloppy Joes? Psshhh. Yeah right. Sloppy Joes are the antithesis of vegetarian. This girl's el pollo loco. 

I assure you, I am no crazy chick(en).

Wanna know the most amazing part? It. Tastes. Legit. I mean, it literally tastes like a Sloppy Joe. And you look at it and you almost see meat. It's really the craziest thing ever.

Scared of mushrooms? (Side note: I've been terrified of mushrooms ever since I accidentally saw an episode of Oprah when I was about 4 years old ... long story.) I used to be too. Guess what? You have nothing to fear with this recipe.

Vegetarian Sloppy Joes: 
Serves: 8
Prep: 30 minutes
Cook: 30 minutes
Total: 1 hour

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb mushrooms, finely chopped in food processor
  • 1/3 C pecans, pulsed in food processor
  • 2 T extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 1 green bell pepper
  • 1 red bell pepper
  • 1/2 t chipotle chili powder
  • 1/4 C barbecue sauce
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 t yellow mustard
  • 1 T Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 T tomato paste
  • 8 whole wheat hamburger buns
Directions:

Heat olive oil in a large sauce pan over medium heat. Saute onion, peppers and garlic until the peppers begin to soften (about 6 minutes). Stir in chipotle chili powder, barbecue sauce, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, tomato paste, mushrooms and pecans. Simmer for 15 minutes, or until your Joes reach your desired consistency. 

Serve on whole wheat hamburger buns topped with pepperoncinis or sliced jalapenos. 

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 160 g
Amount Per Serving
Calories
203
Calories from Fat
79
% Daily Value*
Total Fat
8.8g
13%
Saturated Fat
1.1g
5%
Trans Fat
0.0g
Cholesterol
0mg
0%
Sodium
254mg
11%
Total Carbohydrates
28.3g
9%
Dietary Fiber
4.9g
20%
Sugars
8.9g
Protein
6.0g
Vitamin A 21%•Vitamin C 71%
Calcium 5%•Iron 16%
Nutrition Grade A
* Based on a 2000 calorie diet

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