Stovetop Lentil Sloppy Joes
Homemade stovetop lentil sloppy joes are a plant-based take on a comforting childhood classic! This meatless version is made without tomato sauce and comes together in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 cup dried brown lentils or 2-15 ounce cans of lentils
- 1 green bell pepper diced
- 1 yellow onion diced
- ½ cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoon spicy brown mustard
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- ¼ cup water
- 6 hamburger buns
- Bread and butter pickle chips
For the lightly pickled cabbage:
- 3 cups red cabbage thinly sliced
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Cook the brown lentils according to the package directions. If using canned lentil, simply drain and rinse them.
- Optional: Toss the red cabbage with apple cider vinegar, salt, pepper and cayenne pepper. Set aside.
- Whisk together the ketchup, spicy brown mustard, garlic powder, paprika, apple cider vinegar and water.
- Sauté the green pepper and onion over medium heat until they start to soften about 5-8 minutes.
- Add the lentils and sauce to the peppers and onions. Stir together and allow the mixture to simmer for 5-10 minutes until the flavors combine.
- To serve: scoop the lentil sloppy joe onto a bun. Top it with lightly pickled cabbage and bread and butter pickles. Enjoy!
Notes
- Add more water to the sauce as needed while it cooks into the lentils. You don’t want it to become dry! Another option is to cover the lentil mixture with a lid while it cooks down on the stove.
- Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. This recipe is tangy in flavor. Feel free to add more sweetness using liquid sweetener such as maple syrup. It’s important to take into consideration any toppings you use and their level of sweetness as well.
- For a super quick dinner, substitute the dried lentils for two cans of lentils.
- Check the label to make sure the burger buns are vegan if this is a concern.
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