WEEKNIGHT SLOPPY JOES | MEATLESS + HIGH PROTEIN | 15 MINUTE DINNER IDEAS
Walnut Meat Sloppy Joes | Easy Vegan Comfort Food 🌱
If you’re craving something hearty, saucy, and satisfying—these vegan Sloppy Joes made with walnut meat are exactly what you need! 🍔💥 Packed with flavor, protein, and wholesome ingredients, this plant-based twist on a childhood classic will have everyone asking for seconds (even the meat-lovers).
In this video, I’ll show you how to make the walnut meat from scratch, how to build those bold flavors, and how to serve it up on your favorite toasted bun. Perfect for weeknight dinners, meal prep, or a cozy weekend treat.
Gluten-free, dairy-free, egg-free, and full of nourishing ingredients.
Walnut Meat Sloppy Joes
Servings: 4
Ingredients
For the Walnut “Meat
1 ½ cups raw walnuts
1 cup cooked lentils (or canned, rinsed and drained)
2 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp chili powder
1 tsp cumin
1 tbsp soy sauce or coconut aminos
1 tbsp tomato paste
2 garlic cloves
Salt and pepper to taste
For the Sloppy Joe Sauce:
1 tbsp olive oil (or water for oil-free)
½ onion, finely chopped
½ red bell pepper, diced
1 cup tomato sauce (or crushed tomatoes)
1 tbsp maple syrup
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tsp mustard (Dijon or yellow)
For Serving:
Whole grain buns or lettuce wraps
Pickled onions or slaw (optional)
Avocado slices (optional)
Instructions
Make the Walnut Meat:
In a food processor, pulse walnuts until crumbly (not too fine).
Add lentils, garlic, tomato paste, soy sauce, and spices. Pulse a few times until combined but still textured.
Set aside.
Cook the Base:
In a skillet, heat olive oil. Sauté onion and bell pepper until soft (about 5 minutes).
Stir in the walnut-lentil mixture and cook for another 3–4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add the Sloppy Joe Sauce:
Pour in the tomato sauce, maple syrup, vinegar, and mustard.
Stir to combine. Simmer on low for 5–8 minutes, letting the flavors meld and the sauce thicken.
Assemble:
Spoon mixture onto toasted buns or lettuce wraps.
Top with optional pickled onions, avocado, or a crunchy slaw.
Watch, cook, and let me know how yours turns out in the comments below! Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share with someone who loves easy plant-based recipes.
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