Vegan Sloppy Joes
Easy vegan sloppy joes recipe with lentils. These hearty sandwiches are made with pantry staples and are ready in 30 minutes!
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 188kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup brown lentils uncooked
- 4 cups water
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil
- 1 small yellow onion finely diced
- 1/2 red bell pepper finely diced
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 1/4 teaspoons salt or to taste
- 3/4 teaspoon black pepper ground
- 1 15- ounce tomato sauce can
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
Instructions
- Boil water in a small pot. Add lentils and simmer for 15-20 minutes until tender. Strain and set aside.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat and sauté onions and bell pepper for 4-5 minutes until they start to soften. Add garlic, chili powder, black pepper, salt and sauté for another 1-2 minutes.
- Pour tomato sauce and remaining ingredients, including the cooked lentils, and stir until well combined.
- Simmer on medium-low heat for 5-10 minutes until sauce reaches desired consistency.
- Serve on hamburger buns, and enjoy!
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Notes
Storage Tips
Keep any leftover sloppy joe filling in an airtight container. I always recommend storing leftovers in glass whenever possible, as it keeps food fresher for longer.
- Fridge: Store properly in the refrigerator for up to 4-5 days.
- Freeze: For longer storage, freeze for up to a month in a freezer-safe container.
Nutrition
Calories: 188kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 0.4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 935mg | Potassium: 665mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 933IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 55mg | Iron: 4mg
