Tempeh Sloppy Joe
Ingredients
- 8 oz. pack of tempeh fermented soybeans
- 1 can garbanzo beans rinsed
- 1 tablespoon
- olive oil
- 1 tablespoon garlic chopped
- 1 teaspoon
- ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon
- chili powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1 cup ketchup
- ΒΌ cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon molasses
- 2 teaspoons
- Dijon mustard
- 1 green bell pepper diced
- 1 small sweet yellow onion diced
- salt and black pepper to taste
- Pickled jalapenos and crispy onions for garnish optional
- Buns sprouted oat potato, or brioche bun are especially good choices.
Instructions
- Grind tempeh and garbanzo beans in a food processor or chop by hand to the consistency of cooked ground beef. Set aside.
- In small sauce pot, heat olive oil and add garlic, cooking over medium-low until fragrant. Add remaining dry ingredients and stir until fragrant. Add remaining wet ingredients and bring to a simmer. Set aside.
- In a skillet, brown bell pepper and onion lightly. Add tempeh mixture and warm through. Add sauce to coat and cook 1 more minute until hot. Salt and pepper as needed.
- Scoop onto your favorite bun and garnish if desired.