At the request of my vegetarian coworker who wanted a lentil recipe that was not a curry or a salad, I made this vegan take on Sloppy Joes. Sloppy Joes are basically a super thick chili that can be made days in advance, frozen and reheated in minutes and used as a sandwich filling or mixed with pasta or rice. It’s also a fairly budget-friendly meal for those stressing about holiday spending, and an easy make-ahead meal for entertaining. The key to this recipe is using bulgur and mushrooms. Cooked lentils are the typical go-to ingredient for vegetarian Sloppy Joes because they supposedly create a texture similar to ground beef.

Source: thestar November 30, 2017 15:56 UTC