Lentil Sloppy Joes
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
39 mins
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Total Time
54 mins
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Servings
8 sloppy joe
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Calories
266 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Lentil Sloppy Joes
Description
This recipe cooks finely chopped green bell pepper, onion, and garlic in olive oil, then adds water, broth, and brown lentils to simmer until tender. Tomato sauce, ketchup, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, chili powder, mustard, and apple cider vinegar are stirred in to create a tangy, savory Sloppy Joe-style filling. The mixture is simmered further until thickened, then served atop hamburger buns.
The resulting filling is thick and hearty, with tender lentils providing texture similar to ground meat. The combination of tomato-based ingredients and spices balances sweetness, acidity, and mild heat. Using lentils makes the dish meatless while retaining the familiar Sloppy Joe flavors.
Served on buns, Lentil Sloppy Joes make a filling and easy sandwich option suitable for vegetarians. The leftovers reheat well, and the recipe includes a slow cooker variation for ease of preparation, as well as suggestions for using canned lentils and optional additions of ground beef or garlic butter toasts for variety.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 green bell pepper finely chopped
- 1 small onion finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cups water
- 1 cup broth beef or vegetable broth
- 1 cup brown lentils
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- ¼ cup ketchup
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce (use vegetarian Worcestershire sauce if desired)
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 8 Hamburger Bun
Instructions
- Cook green pepper and onion in olive oil until softened, about 4 minutes. Add garlic, water, broth and lentils.
- Bring to a boil and reduce heat to simmer. Cover and cook 25 minutes. Stir in remaining ingredients (except buns) and simmer an additional 10-15 minutes or until thickened.
- Spoon lentil mixture over hamburger buns and serve.
Notes
- Slow cooker version: Combine all ingredients with 2 cups broth; cook on high for 4–5 hours or low for 8–10 hours.
- To thicken slow cooker mixture, cook uncovered on high an additional 30 minutes if needed.
- Substitute 2 cups canned lentils (drained) for dry lentils; skip boiling and broth steps.
- Optionally add 1/2 lb ground beef mixed with half the lentils and liquid for a meat blend.
- For extra flavor, spread garlic butter on buns and toast under the broiler before serving.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8sloppy joe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 266 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1sloppy joe | |
| Calories | 266 | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 47g | 16% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 632mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 531mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 10g | 40% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 464IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 19mg | 21% |
| Calcium | 103mg | 10% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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