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lentil sloppy joes

Lentil Sloppy Joes

Savor the goodness of Lentil Sloppy Joes – a nutritious, vegan, plant-based delight. Easy to make, packed with flavor. Try it now!
5 from 7 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Lunch, Main, Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup uncooked dry brown lentils (or use 3 cups canned lentils, rinsed and drained.)
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 small yellow onion, diced
  • 1 green bell pepper, diced
  • 3 cloves minced garlic
  • 1 cup tomato sauce
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tsp yellow mustard
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
  • 2-3 tbsp BBQ sauce

Dry Spices

  • 3 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • hot chili powder to taste
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • In a pot on medium heat add dry rinsed lentils with 4 cups of water, bring to a boil and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until the lentils are tender. Drain, and set aside. (Or use 3 cups canned lentils instead, rinsed and drained).
  • In a pan on medium heat, add olive oil, onion and green bell pepper. Cook 3-4 mins.
  • Next, add in minced garlic, chili powder, and smoked paprika. Keep stirring and toast the spices in the pan for 1 minute.
  • Next, add tomato sauce, soy sauce, mustard, tomato paste, maple syrup, BBQ sauce and cooked lentils. Cook for a few minutes until all ingredients are combined and heated up. Season with salt, pepper and hot chili powder to taste.
  • Serve on top of a bun with your favourite coleslaw, on top of a baked potato or sweet potato, or on fresh lettuce as a lettuce wrap. Enjoy!

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Notes

Tip* Soaked the lentils ahead of time for a few hours before cooking to help with digestion. 
Note: Nutritional information is approximate values and can vary significantly depending on the specific brands of ingredients used. Disclaimer: This information is for general guidance only and should not be considered professional nutritional advice.

Nutrition

Serving: 150g | Calories: 300kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 250mg | Potassium: 400mg | Fiber: 6.5g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 7.5IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 3mg
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