Lentil Sloppy Joes

I was craving this classic comfort food! I grew up calling them taverns. What about you? Yum Yums, spoonburgers?

I would use green or brown lentils instead of red lentils. Red lentils tend to get mushy very quickly.

Serve these with whole grain buns, open-faced on toast, in a lettuce wrap, or even on sweet potato wedges! Hope you enjoy them as much as I do. These sloppy joes have no saturated fat, but instead provide a great source of fiber and protein. Make a batch and enjoy the leftovers or take them to work.

Lentil Sloppy Joes

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Make this classic family recipe plant powered with lentils in less than 30 minutes!

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 17 minutes mins

Course Main Course

Servings 4

Ingredients

  

• 1 cup green or brown lentils uncooked
• 1/2 medium onion yellow or red
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1/2-1 green bell pepper
• 1 15 oz tomato sauce
• 1-2 Tbsp sweetener (maple syrup or brown sugar) or other sweetener of choice
• 1-2 Tbsp vegan Worcestershire sauce optional or use apple cider vinegar
• 1-2 tsp chili powder optional
• 1 tsp cumin, paprika, optional
• 1 package buns or bread for open faced prefer whole wheat or make lettuce wraps
• pickles or other favorite condiments

Instructions

 

• Cook the lentils according to package directions. Usually 15 min or less. I test their texture when they are close to done cooking. Drain them.
• Saute onion, bell pepper and garlic (use 1-2 Tbsp of water or a tsp or oil).
• Add the tomato sauce, spices, and sweetener. Stir to combine and until heated through.
• Add the cooked lentils and mix.
  
• Serve with your favorite condiments.
  

Notes

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Keyword lentil, plant based, sandwich, sloppy joe, vegan