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

Kevin Helmick
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These lentil sloppy joes are a great way to save money on your grocery bill.


Mahamat Hassan
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I love that this recipe is vegetarian. It's a great way to get your daily dose of protein.


Habee
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This recipe looks so easy to make. I'm definitely going to try it.


Melinda Hernandez
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I can't wait to try this recipe for my next potluck.


MUNKAILA RIDWAN
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Afia Akter
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I love that this recipe is healthy and delicious.


Hellen Auke
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These lentil sloppy joes sound like the perfect comfort food.


Kay C
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I'm always looking for new and creative ways to cook lentils. This recipe is definitely on my to-try list.


salah saeed
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover lentils.


Chioma Josiah
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I can't wait to try this recipe! It looks so delicious.


Freddy Fazbear130
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I love that this recipe uses simple, everyday ingredients.


Palesa Mogane
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These sloppy joes are a great option for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


MTechnology Coo
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These lentil sloppy joes are a great way to save money on your grocery bill.


Musfikul Islam
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These were so easy to make and so delicious! I will definitely be making them again.


Entertainment Report
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I'm not a huge fan of lentils, but these sloppy joes were actually really good.


Tyeca Whitely
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These sloppy joes are a great way to get your kids to eat lentils. My kids loved them!


Keyuntay
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I love that this recipe is so versatile. I added some chopped bell peppers and onions to the sauce, and it turned out great.


Pempho Chithagala
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These were so easy to make and so delicious! I will definitely be making them again.


Sanu Gautam
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I made these sloppy joes for a potluck and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them, even the meat-eaters!


chantel Legge
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These lentil sloppy joes were a hit with my family! The lentils added a nice texture and flavor to the dish, and the sauce was perfectly tangy and sweet.


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