25-Minute Lentil Sloppy Joes (Vegan!)

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25-Minute Lentil Sloppy Joes (Vegan!)

These healthy Lentil Sloppy Joes are weeknight meal perfection. A one-pan meal ready in under 30 minutes that is family-friendly, satisfying, and comforting.

Prep Time5

Cook Time20

Total Time25

Course: DIET, LUNCH, sandwich + burger

Cuisine: American, kids, vegan, vegetarian

Servings: servings

Calories: 403kcal

Author: Dani Spies

Ingredients

2 tsp olive oil
1 medium yellow onion diced
1 green pepper diced
3 cloves garlic minced
3 cup cooked lentils
2 tbsp chili powder
2 tsp oregano
A pinch of cayenne pepper
2 cups crushed tomatoes
1/4- cup tomato paste
3 tablespoons maple syrup
2 tablespoons yellow mustard
8 small Kaiser rolls or sesame buns*

Instructions

Heat oil in a large non-stick skillet over a medium high heat. Add the onion and pepper and sauté for about eight minutes or until softened. Add the garlic and sauté another couple of minutes.
Add the cooked lentils, chili powder, oregano and cayenne pepper. Season with salt and pepper and then stir in the tomato sauce and tomato paste. Cook for another ten minutes or so (if it looks a little dry, or if you just want it extra gooey, add some extra tomatoes and/or a few splashes of water). Stir in maple syrup and mustard and cook another two minutes or so.
Spoon a cup of the Sloppy Joes filling onto a toasted mini Kaiser roll or hamburger bun. Enjoy!!
Makes 8 servings.

Notes

*I recommend toasting your bun before adding the filling. I find if you don’t, your bun may get too soggy, too quickly.

Storing leftovers – If you have leftover Lentil Sloppy Joes, you can store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 to 5 days. The Sloppy Joe filling freezes well too. To freeze, transfer it to an airtight container or freezer-safe re-sealable baggie and freeze for up to 3 months.

Reheating – If frozen, thaw the Sloppy Joe filling overnight in the refrigerator. Reheat in the microwave or in a pot on the stove. Always assemble Sloppy Joe sandwiches right before serving so that the buns don’t get soggy.

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