Lentil Sloppy Joes
A delicious and hearty twist on the classic sloppy joes, made with protein-packed lentils and tangy sauce for a wholesome meal!
Equipment
- Large skillet
- Wooden spoon
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
- Knife
- Chopping board
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 yellow onion finely diced
- 1 green bell pepper finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup dry brown or green lentils rinsed and sorted
- 2 cups vegetable broth low sodium
- 1 can tomato sauce 15 oz
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 6 burger buns toasted
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add diced onion and green bell pepper to the skillet. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until soft.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add the rinsed lentils and vegetable broth to the skillet. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes or until the lentils are tender and most of the liquid is absorbed.
- Once the lentils are cooked, stir in tomato sauce, tomato paste, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, smoked paprika, chili powder, and cumin. Mix well to combine.
- Simmer for another 5-10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together, stirring occasionally.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve the lentil mixture on toasted burger buns.
Notes
For extra flavor, try topping with pickle slices or shredded vegan cheese. Use gluten-free buns if needed.