Lentil Sloppy Joes (Vegan)
Dive into these hearty Vegan Lentil Sloppy Joes! This 30-minute recipe simmers lentils with chili, maple, and tomato for a satisfying, meatless meal.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion diced
- 1 medium green bell pepper diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup brown lentils rinsed and drained
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 15-ounces can tomato sauce
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 whole wheat hamburger buns toasted
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onions and bell peppers, cooking until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic, chili powder, smoked paprika, and cumin, cooking for another minute until fragrant.
- Add rinsed lentils, vegetable broth, tomato sauce, tomato paste, soy sauce, maple syrup, salt, and pepper to the skillet. Bring to a simmer.
- Reduce heat to low and let the mixture cook, uncovered, for about 20 minutes, or until lentils are tender and the sauce has thickened.
- Adjust seasonings to taste, then spoon the lentil mixture onto toasted whole wheat hamburger buns and serve immediately.
Nutrition
Calories: 373kcalCarbohydrates: 61gProtein: 18gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 1.306mgFiber: 18g
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