These were super easy to make and really yummy……….even my 7 year old loved them. Serve with steamed veggies or a nice big salad for a nutritionally sound meal that you feel good about serving to those you love. Enjoy and let me know what you think.
TEMPEH SLOPPY JOE’S
Makes 4 servings
1 cup water, divided
1 small onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1 8-ounce package tempeh, crumbled into small pieces
1 8-ounce can tomato sauce
2 tablespoons ketchup
1 tablespoon agave nectar
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon vegan Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons prepared mustard
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
4 multi grain hamburger buns
Heat 1/2 cup water in skillet. Add onion and bell pepper and sauté until cooked through. Add remaining 1/2 cup water and tempeh. Sauté for 5 to 7 minutes, allowing the tempeh to get well-done.
Add tomato sauce, ketchup, agave nectar, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, and garlic powder and cook for 15 minutes.
Serve on buns.
Note: You can substitute faux meat crumbles, textured vegetable protein (TVP), or even lentils in this recipe.
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