Best 8 Skinny Sloppy Joes With Lentils Recipes

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Craving a hearty and comforting meal without the guilt? Look no further! We've got you covered with our ultimate guide to making the best skinny sloppy joes with lentils. Get ready to indulge in a mouthwatering dish that's packed with flavor and brimming with health benefits. Our recipe features protein-rich lentils, a leaner alternative to ground beef, and an array of nutrient-dense vegetables. Say goodbye to greasy spoons and hello to a satisfying meal that nourishes both your body and soul.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

LENTIL SLOPPY JOES



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This simple recipe for slow-cooked sloppy joes is perfect for vegetarians as the traditional beef is replaced with heart-healthy lentils.

Provided by EatingWell Test Kitchen

Categories     Healthy Lentil Recipes

Time 4h15m

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 cups lentils, rinsed and drained
1 large green bell pepper, chopped
2 medium carrots, shredded (1 cup)
¾ cup chopped onion
1 cup reduced-sodium hot-style vegetable juice or vegetable juice
¼ cup no-salt-added tomato paste
1 (4 ounce) can diced green chiles
1 tablespoon reduced-sodium Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon cider vinegar
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 cups water
½ cup reduced-sodium ketchup
2 tablespoons packed brown sugar (see Tip)
16 whole-wheat hamburger buns, split and toasted
1 Shredded carrot

Steps:

  • In a 3 1/2- or 4-quart slow cooker stir together lentils, chopped sweet pepper, carrots, onion, vegetable juice, tomato paste, chiles, Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, vinegar, garlic and water (see Tip).
  • Cover and cook on low-heat setting for 8 to 10 hours or on high-heat setting for 4 to 5 hours.
  • Before serving, stir in ketchup and brown sugar. Serve lentil mixture on toasted buns. If desired, top each serving with shredded carrot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 227.8 calories, Carbohydrate 43.1 g, Fat 1.4 g, Fiber 10.4 g, Protein 11 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 265 mg, Sugar 10.2 g

LENTIL SLOPPY JOES



Lentil Sloppy Joes image

This meatless meal is easy to make and easy on the budget.

Provided by Holly Nilsson

Categories     Main Course

Time 54m

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 green bell pepper (finely chopped)
1 small onion (finely diced)
3 cloves garlic (minced)
1 cups water
1 cup broth (beef or vegetable broth)
1 cup brown lentils
1 cup tomato sauce
¼ cup ketchup
3 tablespoons tomato paste
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce ((use vegetarian Worcestershire sauce if desired))
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon yellow mustard
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
8 hamburger buns

Steps:

  • Cook green pepper and onion in olive oil until softened, about 4 minutes. Add garlic, water, broth and lentils.
  • Bring to a boil and reduce heat to simmer. Cover and cook 25 minutes. Stir in remaining ingredients (except buns) and simmer an additional 10-15 minutes or until thickened.
  • Spoon lentil mixture over hamburger buns and serve.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 sloppy joe, Calories 266 kcal, Carbohydrate 47 g, Protein 12 g, Fat 4 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 632 mg, Fiber 10 g, Sugar 11 g

LENTIL SLOPPY JOES



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When I experimented with making more vegetarian-friendly recipes, this was one of my biggest hits—we still eat it weekly! My preschooler will always eat every bite of these tangy lentil joes. -Christina Rock, Covington, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h5m

Yield 14 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large sweet onion, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1/2 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
1 medium carrot, shredded
6 garlic cloves, minced
2-1/2 cups reduced-sodium vegetable broth
1 cup dried red lentils, rinsed
5 plum tomatoes, chopped
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons yellow mustard
4-1/2 teaspoons cider vinegar
2 teaspoons vegan Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons honey or maple syrup
1-1/2 teaspoons tomato paste
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
14 whole wheat hamburger buns, split and toasted

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion, peppers and carrot; cook and stir until crisp-tender, 6-8 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer., Add broth and lentils; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until lentils are tender, about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in chopped tomatoes, tomato sauce, chili powder, mustard, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, honey, tomato paste, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer until thickened, about 10 minutes. Serve on buns.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 215 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 438mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 8g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

LENTIL SLOPPY JOES



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Provided by Katie Lee Biegel

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h25m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 cup green du Puy lentils (see Cook's Note)
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 yellow onion, diced (about 1 1/2 cups)
1 green bell pepper, diced (about 1 cup)
3 cloves garlic, minced
One 4-ounce can chopped green chiles
One 8-ounce can tomato sauce
1/2 cup ketchup, preferably organic
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
1 tablespoon vegan Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
1/2 teaspoon ground celery seed
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
8 potato hamburger buns
Sliced avocado, for serving
Sweet pickle chips, for serving

Steps:

  • Place the lentils in a medium saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Add 1 teaspoon salt. Reduce the heat to low and simmer until tender, about 30 minutes. Drain.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and bell pepper and saute until the onions are translucent and the pepper is tender, 7 to 8 minutes. Add the garlic and green chiles and cook about 1 more minute. Stir in the tomato sauce, ketchup, Dijon, brown sugar, Worcestershire, chili powder, vinegar, celery seed, black pepper, remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 cup water. Mix well, then add the lentils. Reduce the heat to low; cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes.
  • Butter both sides of the hamburger buns. Toast on a hot cast-iron griddle or skillet until lightly browned, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Serve sloppy joes on toasted buns, topped with sliced avocado and pickles on the side.

SLOPPY JOES WITH LENTILS



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This is a great dish when friends are coming over. With both ground beef and lentils, these sandwiches are extra hearty.-Paul Noetzel, Grafton, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h20m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound ground beef
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
2 cups water
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1/2 cup dried lentils, rinsed
1/2 cup ketchup
1 teaspoon cider vinegar
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1/4 teaspoon pepper
6 to 8 hamburger buns, split

Steps:

  • In a skillet, cook beef, onion and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the water, tomato sauce, lentils, ketchup, vinegar, mustard and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 60-70 minutes or until lentils are tender. Serve on buns.

Nutrition Facts :

HEALTHY SLOPPY JOES WITH LENTILS



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This version of Sloppy Joes ups the nutrition ante by swapping the meat for lentils, and adding in extra veggies. Adjust this recipe to how you prefer your Sloppy Joes--make them sweeter with additional molasses, spicier with additional chili powder, or tangier with additional mustard. Serve warm, with your favorite rolls or buns, and top with sliced red onion and fresh spinach or lettuce, if desired.

Provided by Kim

Categories     Main Dishes     Sandwich Recipes     Sloppy Joe Recipes

Time 1h5m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 large onion, chopped
1 large carrot, peeled and chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 ½ teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
4 tablespoons tomato paste
2 cups water
1 (14.5 ounce) can no-salt-added diced tomatoes
1 cup red lentils, rinsed and drained
2 tablespoons molasses, or more to taste
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon prepared yellow mustard
1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
¾ teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
6 medium hamburger buns, split

Steps:

  • Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, carrot, bell pepper, and garlic. Cook, stirring frequently, until vegetables are softened, 7 to 9 minutes. Season with chili powder, cumin, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, and black pepper. Cook and stir for 30 seconds. Mix in tomato paste, and cook another 60 seconds, stirring constantly.
  • Add water, diced tomatoes, and lentils, stirring to combine. Bring mixture to a gentle simmer, cover, reduce heat to low, and cook until lentils are tender, but not falling apart, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Mix in molasses, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, vinegar, and salt. Cook, uncovered, an additional 10 minutes, or until mixture has thickened slightly. Taste, and adjust seasonings as needed. Allow to cool 5 minutes before serving on buns with desired toppings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 629.1 calories, Carbohydrate 110 g, Fat 11.1 g, Fiber 11.3 g, Protein 23.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 1235.7 mg, Sugar 10 g

LENTIL SLOPPY JOES



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These lentils take on a rich baked-bean flavor .. robust .. sweet .. yet savory. Not to mention the perfect softness & messiness that traditional Sloppy Joes are made of.

Provided by VeggiesByCandlelight

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h

Yield 4 sandwiches

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup uncooked lentils
4 cups boston lager beer or 4 cups dark ale beer
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, diced small
1 green pepper, diced small
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1 (15 ounce) can crushed fire-roasted tomatoes
3 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 1/2 tablespoons maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
4 whole wheat hamburger buns

Steps:

  • Put the lentils in a small sauce pot and pour in 4 cups beer. Cover and bring to a boil. Once boiling, lower heat and simmer for about 20 minutes, until lentils are soft. Drain and set aside.
  • About 10 minutes before the lentils are done boiling, preheat a medium sauce pan pot over medium heat. Saute the onion and pepper in the oil (~ 7 minutes), until softened.
  • Add the garlic and saute a minute more.
  • Add the cooked lentils, and the the rest of the spices (except the maple syrup & dried mustard). Stir gently until just combined.
  • Add the tomato sauce and tomato paste. Cook for about 10 minutes.
  • Add the maple syrup and mustard and heat through.
  • Turn the heat off and let sit for about 10 minutes, so that the flavors can meld, or go ahead and eat immediately if you can't wait. I like to serve these open faced, with a scoop of sloppy joe on each slice of the bun.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 378.2, Fat 6.9, SaturatedFat 1.2, Sodium 771.3, Carbohydrate 54.8, Fiber 8.9, Sugar 14.2, Protein 12.1

SLOPPY JOE LENTILS (SLOW COOKER OR CROCK POT)



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This is a semi-homade version inspired by the other sloppy joe lentil recipes here (thanks, guys!). This is for the 5-6 qt. slow cooker too. Hubby tried it and liked even though he's a carnivore. I made this one afternoon and froze half of the batch for another time. With a 6 qt. slow cooker, you can probably double the recipe easily (I ended up adding extra lentils to the recipe because I used too much water at first...ended up with 1.5lb. lentils and I still had plenty of room in my crock pot).

Provided by Honeywine

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 3h5m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 lb lentils
3 (15 1/2 ounce) cans sloppy joe sandwich sauce (any brand you like)
6 cups water

Steps:

  • Clean and rinse lentils.
  • Place lentils in slow cooker with water.
  • Cook on high for 2-3 hours (or on low if you will be gone during the day).
  • Once lentils are soft, add in your canned sauce.
  • Allow to heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 43.9, Fat 0.1, Sodium 4.3, Carbohydrate 7.6, Fiber 3, Sugar 0.7, Protein 3.4

Tips:

  • Cook the lentils ahead of time. This will save time when you're ready to assemble the sloppy joes.
  • Use a food processor to mince the lentils. This will create a smooth, even texture for the sloppy joes.
  • Don't overcook the sloppy joes. They should be cooked just until the sauce is heated through.
  • Serve the sloppy joes on your favorite bread. Hamburger buns, hot dog buns, or even slider buns are all good options.
  • Top the sloppy joes with your favorite toppings. Cheese, lettuce, tomato, and onions are all classic options.

Conclusion:

Skinny sloppy joes with lentils are a delicious and healthy alternative to the traditional sloppy joe. They're packed with protein and fiber, and they're lower in calories and fat than the traditional version. Plus, they're easy to make and can be customized to your liking. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give skinny sloppy joes with lentils a try.

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