Best 3 Vegan Lentil Sloppy Joes Recipes

VEGAN LENTIL SLOPPY JOES

Steps:

• Combine onion and both bell peppers in the bowl of a food processor; pulse until blended into a uniform size but not liquid.
• Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add onion-bell pepper mixture, carrot, and zucchini. Cook and stir until soft and heated through, 6 to 8 minutes.
• Add broth and lentils; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered and stirring occasionally, until lentils are tender, about 15 minutes.
• Stir in tomatoes, chili powder, mustard, vinegar, maple syrup, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until thickened, about 10 minutes. Serve on buns.

SPICY LENTIL VEGAN SLOPPY JOES

Steps:

• In a large skillet or pot, heat olive oil over medium-low heat. Add minced onions, pepper, and garlic. Cook until onions and peppers are soft and fragrant, 6-8 minutes. Stir in remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and let cook until lentils are tender but not breaking down, 25-30 minutes. Taste and adjust seasonings while cooking.
• Serve on a bun or toasted bread.

RAINA'S VEGAN LENTIL SLOPPY JOES

Steps:

• Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat; add onion and saute for 2 minutes. Add celery; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Stir in thyme, oregano, parsley, chili powder, paprika, and pepper until vegetables are evenly coated.
• Stir in lentils until evenly coated. Add water, tomatoes, and tomato paste; mix well. Stir in yellow and brown mustards, Worcestershire sauce, chile paste, and maple syrup. Cover and simmer over low heat until lentils are tender, 35 to 45 minutes.
• Serve each sandwich open faced on a slice of bread topped with avocado.