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It took me several tries to perfect my own version of vegan Sloppy Joe filling. The last attempt set my mouth on fire! Technically, it’s a bit too thin to use as a sandwich filling. It’s more like a thick soup. You can adjust the water quantity if you like.
I’m avoiding processed grains, so I chose to eat my creation over boiled, mashed sweet potato instead of bread. This is Plant Powered NSNG (No Sugar No Grains). PPNSNG.
Sloppy Lentils Over Sweet Potato, with Avocado
INGREDIENTS:
Coconut oil
6 cloves garlic, minced
1 onion, chopped
2 green peppers, chopped
2 carrots, chopped
20 crimini mushrooms, sliced
dash garlic powder (I like garlic!)
1/4 t black pepper
1/2 t BBQ seasoning blend (Omit if you don’t have it. I found mine in the bulk spices area of my food Co-op)
1 t salt
3 t chili powder
4 t oregano
2 cups lentils, rinsed (I like to use a combo of red and green)
1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes with basil
4 cups water
1 vegan broth cube
2 T mustard
ASSEMBLY:
Use a large soup pot. Use about 1/2 T oil to saute the veggies and spices for several minutes on medium heat. Add the lentils, tomatoes, water and broth cube. Simmer covered for 1/2 hour. Add the mustard and simmer for another 1/2 hour, until the lentils are fully cooked. Turn off the stove and let rest uncovered for 10 minutes. Freeze in 1 pint size wide mouth canning jars. Makes about 7 pints.
Sloppy Lentils
This is heavenly with slices of ripe avocado.
Avocado
All Mixed-Up, in Bend, Oregon
I’m visiting my family in Bend, Oregon.
Ever since my niece and nephew were little, my sister has used the words “treat land” to describe dessert.
Last evening, after our dinner of homemade veggie burgers, roasted cauliflower, and baked beans, the 9 year old said she knew exactly what she wanted for “T.L.”
She suggested we all take a stroll to the frozen yogurt shop, where they offer non-dairy sorbets. Who could say no to that, on a pretty spring evening? All Mixed-Up is located in Northwest Crossing.
All Mixed-Up Business Card
Lucky for vegans, All Mixed-Up has a section for non-dairy sorbets. You can pick between two flavors or swirl the two together. Last night they had coconut and strawberry lemonade flavors. The selection changes from time to time. You can also pick some toppings. The fresh fruit, chopped nuts and a few other items are vegan. The price for your treat is determined by weight.
Non-Dairy Sorbet at All Mixed-Up
I hid some strawberries and blackberries in the bottom of my bowl and I opted for a little of each yogurt flavor. I sprinkled the coconut side with some chopped peanuts, mochi cubes and an Oreo style cookie half. Delicious!
My bowl
Final tip:
All Mixed-Up also has vegan soups.
I’ll have to go back for the soup at another time.
Freeheel Vegan 