Instant Pot Lentil Sloppy Joes (with stove top instructions)
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5.0
60 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
8 servings
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Calories
188 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Soup
Instant Pot Lentil Sloppy Joes (with stove top instructions)
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Hearty and nourishing Instant Pot lentil sloppy joes are flavourful, filling, and delicious!
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Ingredients
- 1 yellow onion diced
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- 4 cups low sodium vegetable broth *see notes
- 1 cup brown or green lentils
- 1 cup split red lentils
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons tamari or soy sauce if not avoiding gluten
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 cup tomato sauce or tomato puree *see notes
Optional
- vegan burger buns or other buns of choice
- coleslaw
- pickles and/or pickled onions
Instructions
Instant Pot Directions
- Select sauté on your Instant Pot, and add the onions and peppers with a tablespoon or two of water and sauté for 2-3 minutes until softened. Then add all remaining ingredients, close the lid and turn the valve to the sealing position. Set to high pressure for 6 minutes. (It will take 10-15 minutes to build pressure before counting down.) When the timer is complete, quick release the steam valve.
- Serve with buns and toppings or enjoy as a soup.
Stove Top Directions
- In a large sauce pan over medium heat, add the onions and peppers with a tablespoon or two of water and sauté for 2-3 minutes until softened
- Add all the remaining ingredients to the pot and bring to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, lower the heat to medium low and let simmer for 25-30 minutes, or until lentils are cooked and the liquids are mostly absorbed.
- Serve with buns and toppings or enjoy as a soup.
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Notes
- *Make it a soup: To make vegan sloppy joe soup, add an additional cup of tomato sauce and two additional cups of veggie broth to your pot. So, use 6 cups of broth and 2 cups of sauce.
- Do not add salt. Omitting salt in the recipe was not an oversight. If you're using broth and Tamari or soy sauce, you likely won't need extra salt. Once cooked, taste and add more salt if needed.
- Use SPLIT red lentils, not whole red lentils. Split lentils absorb more broth and sauce and make the dish thick so that a sandwich will hold nicely. If you don't have split red lentils, split yellow or green peas also does a good job of this. If you don't have any split lentils or peas, use more green or brown lentils with similar results.
- Adjust the seasoning: Don't be afraid to spice these up to amp up the flavour. I keep these mildly spiced to keep them kid-friendly, but if you want heat, add some cayenne pepper or a dash or two of hot sauce.
- For soy-free: Omit the Tamari and use coconut aminos OR omit, and add a little salt, to taste.
- For added nutrients, add more chopped veggies like celery, diced potato, mushrooms, peas, and/or carrots.
- Leftovers keep refrigerated for 3-4 days or freeze airtight in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
188cal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
33g
(11%)
Protein
14g
(28%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Sodium
327mg
(14%)
Potassium
619mg
(18%)
Fiber
16g
(64%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
675IU
(14%)
Vitamin C
26mg
(29%)
Calcium
36mg
(4%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 188 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 188cal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 33g | 11% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Sodium | 327mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 619mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 16g | 64% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 675IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 26mg | 29% |
| Calcium | 36mg | 4% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
60 reviews
Excellent
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