How to make vegan sloppy joes (from a culinary student)

Worcestershire sauce

🥗Healthier: coconut aminos

💰Cheaper: soy sauce

Coconut aminos is lower in sodium and gluten-free.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: maple syrup

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Maple syrup adds flavor while maintaining sweetness.

hamburger buns

🥗Healthier: whole grain buns

💰Cheaper: white bread

Whole grain buns provide more fiber.

Cook lentils in veggie stock until tender, about 20-25 minutes.

Drain lentils and set aside.

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Add finely diced white onion and yellow bell pepper; sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in grated carrot and finely diced celery; cook until softened.

Add ketchup, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, cumin, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper; mix well.

Simmer the mixture for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally until thickened.

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.

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