Lentil Sloppy Joes

🛒 Ingredients

• Dry Green or Brown Lentils 200 g · 670 kcal
• Olive Oil 14 g · 120 kcal
• Yellow Onion 150 g · 60 kcal
• Green Bell Pepper 150 g · 30 kcal
• Garlic 6 g · 9 kcal
• Tomato Paste 30 g · 25 kcal
• Canned Diced Tomatoes 400 g · 80 kcal
• Vegetable Broth 240 g · 25 kcal
• Ketchup 120 g · 120 kcal
• Dijon Mustard 15 g · 15 kcal
• Soy Sauce (or Vegan Worcestershire) 15 g · 10 kcal
• Brown Sugar 25 g · 95 kcal
• Smoked Paprika 2 g · 6 kcal
• Cumin Powder 2 g · 8 kcal
• Hamburger Buns 320 g · 880 kcal

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. Rinse dry lentils thoroughly under cold water; set aside. Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
2. Add chopped onion and bell pepper to the pot; sauté for 5-7 minutes until softened. Stir in minced garlic and tomato paste, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Add the rinsed lentils, diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, ketchup, Dijon mustard, soy sauce, brown sugar, smoked paprika, and cumin powder to the pot. Stir to combine all ingredients.
4. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30-35 minutes, or until the lentils are tender and the sauce has thickened. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
5. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Serve the hot lentil sloppy joe mixture generously on toasted hamburger buns.