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Vegan Sloppy Joe Sweet Potatoes

Yield: 4 Servings
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
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Ingredients

  • 4 medium sweet potatoes washed & scrubbed
  • 1 cup Bob’s Red Mill textured vegetable protein dry
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 2 stalks celery chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 1 cup of tomato sauce *
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • ½ tsp chili powder
  • ¼ tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1 tbsp worsterschier sauce
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Pierce sweet potatoes with a fork and wrap each individually in a wet paper towel, set aside.
  • In a medium sized bowl combine 1 cup TVP with 1 cup of water and cover with plastic wrap.
  • Microwave both potatoes and TVP for 5-6 minutes. Remove TVP and continue cooking sweet potatoes for an additional 3-4 minutes, until soft.
  • In a large skillet sauté onion, celery, garlic and water for ~2 minutes, until translucent.
  • Add in tomato sauce, brown sugar, chili powder, red pepper flakes, and worsterchire, stirrin until combined.
  • Add in TVP, cooking for an additional 1-2 minutes. Season with a dash of salt and pepper.
  • Slice sweet potatoes lengthwise, creating a pocket. Stuff each potato with ¼ of the TVP mixture.
  • Serve warm and enjoy!

Notes

*Can also sub 1/2 cup ketchup + 1/2 cup water for tomato sauce
Extra TVP can be added to this recipe to increase protein content, if desired

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Nutrition Facts

Nutrition Facts
Vegan Sloppy Joe Sweet Potatoes
Amount per Serving
Calories
240
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
0.4
g
1
%
Carbohydrates
 
44.1
g
15
%
Protein
 
15.5
g
31
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.