Description
These Vegan BBQ Lentil Sloppy Joes are a delicious and hearty twist on the classic comfort food. Packed with protein-rich lentils and flavorful spices, these sloppy joes are perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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Dry Lentils Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup dry small brown lentils, picked through and rinsed
- 1 cup water
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 3 tablespoons tomato sauce
Sloppy Joes Ingredients:
- 1 medium yellow onion, small dice
- 1 green bell pepper, small dice
- 1 celery rib, small dice
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tablespoon tamari
- 1/2 teaspoon liquid smoke
- 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
- 3 tablespoons + 1 teaspoon organic maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon molasses
Sloppy Joes Seasonings/Spices:
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons dried minced onions
- 1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika
- 1 1/2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried ground mustard powder
- 1 teaspoon sea salt (+/-)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Other Optional Ingredients:
- Buns or wraps
- Sweet and Tangy Vinegar Coleslaw
Instructions
- Cook the lentils on the stove top or in an instant pot until tender. See notes for lentil cooking instructions.
- Measure out all the dry spices into a small bowl, mix well. Set aside.
- In a large pot, sauté onion, bell pepper, and celery. Add garlic, then dry spices. Add water, tamari, liquid smoke, tomato sauce, molasses, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, and cooked lentils. Simmer until thick.
- Serve as a sandwich or wrap, and enjoy with Sweet and Tangy Vinegar Coleslaw.
Notes
- *Vegetable Stock: We use Pacific Organic Low Sodium Vegetable Stock. We love this brand because it is Whole Food Plant Based compliant, as it does not contain MSG, has no oil, and does not contain any highly-processed ingredients.
- *Tamari: We used San J Tamari Soy Sauce, Gluten Free, Reduced Sodium. You can substitute the tamari with reduced sodium soy sauce, Braggs Liquid Aminos, or Braggs Coconut Liquid Aminos.
- *Lentils: This recipe calls for 2 cups cooked lentils. You can use canned lentils (drained and rinsed) or use the stovetop method or instant pot method for cooking the dry lentils. Cooking Times: Cooking times will vary based upon the lentils selected. Any lentil will work, except red lentils in this recipe. Small brown also known as Pardina lentils work best for this recipe, but green lentils will also yield great results. We used Palouse Brand small brown lentils.
- *Cooked Lentils: If using already cooked lentils, then skip Step 1 and go immediately to Step 2 and add the cooked lentils in Step 5.
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Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
