Lentil Sloppy Joes

Lentils soak up the tangy tomato sauce just like the classic. A spoon of mustard and a little smoked paprika make it taste like childhood.

Lentil Sloppy Joes

Lentil Sloppy Joes

Saucy, savory lentil sloppy joes piled onto whole wheat buns. All the classic flavor with no meat and no added sugar.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion diced
  • 1 green bell pepper diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup dry brown lentils rinsed
  • 2 1/2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
  • 1 can tomato sauce 15 oz
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tbsp yellow mustard
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 6 whole wheat buns

Method
 

  1. Heat the oil in a large pot. Add the onion and pepper and cook 5 minutes until soft, then stir in the garlic.
  2. Add the lentils and broth, bring to a boil, then simmer covered 18 to 20 minutes until the lentils are tender.
  3. Stir in the tomato sauce, tomato paste, mustard, vinegar, paprika and salt. Simmer uncovered 5 minutes until thick.
  4. Spoon onto toasted buns and serve.

Notes

Serve with a crunchy slaw or veggie sticks. Filling freezes well.

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