Name: Vegan Sloppy Joes
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup green or red lentils; 2 cup water; 2 tbsp olive oil; ½ whole yellow onion; 2 cloves garlic; ½ whole bell pepper; to taste salt and pepper; 15 oz tomato sauce; 1½ tbsp coconut sugar; 1½ tbsp vegan Worcestershire sauce; 1½ tsp chili powder; 1 tsp ground cumin; ½ tsp smoked paprika; 4 whole hamburger buns

1

Rinse the lentils under cold water. In a saucepan, combine the lentils with 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, partially covered, for 18 to 22 minutes (green lentils) or 7 to 10 minutes (red lentils) until tender but not mushy. Drain any excess liquid.

Cook lentils

1 cup green or red lentils (rinsed)

2 cup water

2

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, and bell pepper. Season with salt and pepper, and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until the vegetables are tender and lightly browned.

Sauté vegetables

2 tbsp olive oil

½ whole yellow onion (minced)

2 cloves garlic (minced)

½ whole bell pepper (diced)

to taste salt and pepper

3

Add the tomato sauce, coconut sugar, Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, cumin, and paprika to the skillet. Stir to combine and let simmer for a couple of minutes.

15 oz tomato sauce (1 can)

1½ tbsp coconut sugar (or brown sugar)

1½ tbsp vegan Worcestershire sauce

1½ tsp chili powder

1 tsp ground cumin

½ tsp smoked paprika

4

Add the cooked lentils to the sauce and stir until well combined. Continue cooking over medium-low heat for 5 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thick and warmed through. Taste and adjust seasonings. Pile the mixture onto toasted buns and serve with sliced onion if desired.

Simmer filling

4 whole hamburger buns (toasted, use gluten-free if needed)

Vegan Sloppy Joes

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