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Lentil sloppy joe

Vegan Sloppy Joes

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Calories 460kcal

Servings

4 Servings

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 medium onion finely chopped
  • 1 red or green bell pepper finely chopped
  • 1 celery stalk finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • Fresh cracked black pepper
  • 2 cups cooked brown lentils
  • 1 cup cooked quinoa any color
  • 1 6-ounce can tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon date honey
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 4 whole wheat buns
  • Garnis: pickles red onion

Instructions

  • In a large saute pan, saute onion in evoo over medium-high heat. Add bell pepper, celery, and garlic; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, until vegetables are softened, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Add lentils and quinoa to saute pan. Cook, stirring and mixing until hot.
  • Stir in tomato paste, vinegar, date honey and chili powder and ½ cup water. Simmer until thickened, stirring occasionally, 6 to 8 minutes, add more water if needed to prevent sticking and burning.
  • Season the mixture with more salt and pepper, to taste. Spoon onto buns, and serve immediately with pickled vegetables or raw veggie sticks. 

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Vegan Sloppy Joes
Amount per Serving
Calories
460
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
7.6
g
12
%
Sodium
 
541
mg
24
%
Carbohydrates
 
79.2
g
26
%
Fiber
 
17.7
g
74
%
Sugar
 
15.1
g
17
%
Protein
 
22.2
g
44
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.