Easy Vegan Sloppy Joes
A delicious plant-based twist on the classic Sloppy Joe, featuring lentils and vibrant vegetables for a hearty and flavorful meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
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- 1 can lentils, drained and rinsed
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Burger buns
Instructions
- In a skillet, sauté the onions and bell peppers until soft, approximately 5-7 minutes.
- Add the garlic and cook for an additional minute, allowing the aromatic notes to fill your kitchen.
- Stir in the lentils, tomato sauce, tomato paste, soy sauce, brown sugar, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally to blend all the flavors together.
- Serve the hearty mixture on burger buns, adding any toppings you desire!
Notes
These vegan sloppy joes pair well with sweet potato fries or a fresh salad. Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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