Lentil Sloppy Joes with Scoops
Whether you’re hosting a casual get-together or just craving some delicious comfort food, these Lentil Sloppy Joes are an absolute must-try.
They’re my plant-powered twist on a timeless favorite, jam-packed with protein and fiber, thanks to the mighty lentils.
Love lentils? Try my Lentil and Mushroom Bolognese!
Lentil Sloppy Joes with Scoops
Whether you’re hosting a casual get-together or just craving some delicious comfort food, these Lentil Sloppy Joes are an absolute must-try.
Ingredients
- ½ cup dry green or brown lentils*
- 1 to 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- ½ red bell pepper, diced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1½ tablespoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ cup tomato sauce
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1½ tablespoons maple syrup
- ½ tablespoon mustard, spicy brown, Dijon, yellow, etc
- Tortilla chips and/or whole grain crackers
- * ½ cup dry lentils yields ~1¼ cups cooked. You can also buy canned lentils that are already cooked. Then skip the first step and start by sauteing the onion and bell pepper.
Instructions
- Combine lentils and 2 cups water in a large saucepan. Cover and bring water to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for about 25 minutes, until lentils are tender. Drain excess water and set aside.
- While lentils cook, heat olive oil in a medium nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and pepper and sauté until softened, about 7 minutes. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
- Add chili powder, oregano, salt, tomato sauce, tomato paste, maple syrup, mustard and cooked lentils. Mix well. Reduce heat to low and simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
- Transfer to a bowl, garnish with optional minced herbs and serve with tortilla chips and whole grain crackers.
- Nutrition provided per ¼ cup Lentil Sloppy Joes (chips or crackers are not included as nutrition can vary from brand to brand).
Nutrition Information per serving
Serving Size: 0.25cupCalories: 70Carbohydrates: 12gProtein: 3gTotal Fat: 1g— Unsaturated Fat: 1g— Saturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 135mgFiber: 23gTotal Sugar: 4g— Natural Sugar: 2g— Added Sugar: 2g
Nutrition information is calculated using a leading industry software. That being said, brands can vary, and there may be slight fluctuations in the numbers.
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