Description
A plant-based twist on the classic Sloppy Joes using lentils.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup lentils, rinsed
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 hamburger buns
Instructions
- In a pot, combine lentils and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 25 minutes.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, sauté until soft.
- Add bell pepper and cook for another 5 minutes.
- Stir in tomato sauce, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Add cooked lentils to the skillet and mix well. Simmer for 10 minutes.
- Serve the lentil mixture on hamburger buns.
Notes
- Adjust seasoning to your taste.
- Can be served with pickles or coleslaw.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 15g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Lentil Sloppy Joes, Vegan Sloppy Joes, Plant-based Sloppy Joes