Updated March 26, 2019
In January, I shared a recipe for Cauliflower Bolognese and you guys ATE it up. Literally. So many of you have emailed me about how amazing the recipe is. I have also enjoyed seeing your pictures on Instagram. I am so happy you and your families are loving the Cauliflower Bolognese as much as I do. I decided to try the cauliflower lentil combo again because it worked out so well in the bolognese sauce. This time, I made Cauliflower Lentil Sloppy Joes and it’s another winner! You guys are going to love this one too.
Traditional sloppy joes are made with ground beef, onions, tomato sauce, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, seasonings and served on a hamburger bun. It is a loose meat sandwich and usually pretty messy. I am guessing that is why they are called sloppy joes, but I really don’t know. Makes sense to me! For my vegan version, I used cauliflower and lentils to get the same “meaty” texture. The flavor and texture was on point! I served the sloppy joes on whole wheat hamburger buns and they were a huge dinner hit at our house. Our boys gobbled them up!
If you don’t want to go the bun route, you could serve the sloppy joe filling on lettuce wraps, over spaghetti squash, or quinoa.
The sloppy joe filling freezes well so you can always put some away for later. I have some in the freezer and I am going to pull it out for dinner tonight. It is perfect for Meatless Monday! I think I will make our favorite Baked Garlic Parmesan Potato Wedges to go with. Is it dinner time yet? Don’t be afraid to try these Cauliflower Lentil Sloppy Joes, I promise they are a winner! All of my boys liked them, including Josh:) And make sure you try my Cauliflower Bolognese too!
Cauliflower Lentil Sloppy Joes
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