Meatless Sloppy Joes
Embrace the mess with these delicious Lentil Meatless Sloppy Joes! A hearty, healthy, and satisfying twist on a classic comfort food—perfectly imperfect and packed with flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Brown Lentils
- 1 cup Carrots, Chopped
- 1 cup Celery, Chopped
- 1 Green Bell Pepper, Chopped
- ½ cup Onion, Chopped
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoon Tomato Paste
- 8 oz Can of Tomato Sauce
- 1 cup Water
- ½ teaspoon Chili Powder
- ½ teaspoon Paprika
- Salt
- Black Pepper
- 1 tablespoon Brown Sugar
- 2 tablespoon Olive Oil
- 1 tablespoon Apple Cider Vinegar
Instructions
- Rinse and Cook your Brown Lentils according to the package instructions.
- Once the lentils are cooked, put to the side until we are ready too incorporate.
- Chop up Celery, Carrots, Onion, and Garlic.
- Heat olive oil on Medium heat in a Large saute pan.
- Once the oil is hot, add the chopped Celery, Carrots, and Onions. Stir and Cook until tender.
- Add the chopped Garlic, stir. Add the Tomato Paste and coat the cooked vegetables.
- Add spices, salt, pepper, and brown sugar to the pan. Continue to stir over medium heat.
- Add the cooked lentils, the tomato sauce, and water. Stir to combine.
- Keep on Medium-High heat until the ingredients come to a steady simmer.
- Once simmering, lower the heat to Low and cover.
- Cook for 15-20 minutes covered, stirring every so often.
- Add the Apple cider Vinegar. Stir. Taste for more salt, pepper, or seasoning needed.
- Remove from heat and assemble your Sloppy Joes
Notes
Toppings & Assembly
-Portuguese Rolls or Similar
-Dip the Portuguese Rolls in the cooked sauce before assembling.
-Top with Fresh Mozzarella Sliced Thin or cheese of your choice
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!
