Simple vegan sloppy joes, a healthier vegan version of the classic dish - made with nutritious chickpeas! Gluten-free, nut-free, low-fat recipe. This recipe is perfect for summer as it doesn't require use of the oven.
Recipe by Yup, it's Vegan on July 14, 2020
Prep time: PT10M
Cook time: PT45M
Total time: PT55M
5 stars (6 reviews)
chickpea sloppy joes
- Warm the oil over medium heat in a large skillet. Add the onions and stir. Spread out the onions evenly so that they are making as much contact with the pan as possible.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low. Cook the onions, stirring occasionally, for about 45 minutes or until significantly reduced in size and brown in color. Season to taste with salt.
- Meanwhile, warm the oil over medium heat in a saucepan. Add the garlic and bell pepper and a pinch of salt, and stir. Cook for about 3 minutes, until the bell pepper has started to release liquid.
- Add the diced carrot and cook for another 3-5 minutes or until the carrot has softened slightly. Add the spices (paprika through pepper), stir, and cook for another 60 seconds, or until fragrant.
- Add the rest of the filling ingredients, plus 2 tbsp of water, and stir. Cover the pan and reduce the heat to medium-low. Gently simmer for about 20 minutes, while stirring occasionally, until the flavors have melded and the carrots are done to your liking.
- Season with additional salt, pepper, and hot sauce to taste.
- For each person who is eating, toast a sandwich bun. Top with about 1/3 cup of filling (depending on how sloppy you want to be...), caramelized onions, and other toppings of choice. Enjoy!