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

Heather Quinnan
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I thought these lentil sloppy joes were just okay. The flavor was a bit bland for my taste and the texture was a little mushy. I probably wouldn't make them again.


Mr Thanvir
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These were a hit with my family! Even my picky kids loved them. I will definitely be making these again.


August Dalland
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I wasn't sure what to expect from lentil sloppy joes, but I was pleasantly surprised. They were really tasty and satisfying. I especially liked the addition of the Sriracha sauce, which gave them a nice kick.


Davronbek Mominjonov
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These lentil sloppy joes were delicious! I loved the combination of flavors and textures. The lentils were hearty and filling, while the sauce was sweet and tangy. I also appreciated that this recipe was easy to make and didn't require any special in


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