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Vegetarian Sloppy Joes
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Published Jun 7, 2023
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Katherine Gillen
Admit it: You love the nostalgic, tomato-y flavor of good ol’ sloppy Joes. Want to modernize your favorite childhood meal? Look no further than the humble (yet protein-packed) lentil, which is the key to making these vegetarian sloppy Joes. They’re just as quick-cooking and convenient for weeknight dinners, and even kids won’t miss the ground beef. Top them with coleslaw and a sesame seed bun for the full effect.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 small yellow onion, chopped
½ cup ketchup
¼ cup tomato paste
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon yellow mustard
1 teaspoon honey
1 teaspoon cumin
½ teaspoon garlic powder
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup green lentils, rinsed
Toasted hamburger buns, for serving
Coleslaw, for serving (optional)
Directions
1. In a medium skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. To the skillet, add ½ cup water, then stir in the ketchup, tomato paste, Worcestershire, vinegar, mustard, honey, mustard powder and garlic powder. Reduce the heat to low and season to taste with salt and pepper.
2. In a medium saucepan, combine the lentils with 2 cups water. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook, covered, until the lentils are tender, 18 to 20 minutes.
3. When the lentils are cooked, add them to the skillet with the sauce and stir to combine. Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.
4. Serve the sloppy joes on toasted hamburger buns topped with coleslaw, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
329 calories
5g fat
58g carbs
16g protein
14g sugars
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