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Lentil Sloppy Joes
This meatless meal is easy to make and easy on the budget.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
54 mins
Servings: 8 sloppy joe
Calories: 266 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
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 buns
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.
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Notes
- Slow Cooker Version: Combine all ingredients in the slow cooker increasing broth to 2 cups. Cook on high for 4-5 hours or on low for 8-10 hours. To thicken, cook on high uncovered an additional 30 minutes if needed.
- Canned Lentils: To replace dry lentils, drain canned lentils well and skip the boiling (and the broth). You will need 2 cups of canned lentils (or pre-cooked lentils).
- Variations: Add 1/2 lb. of ground beef and half the lentils along with half the liquid.
- For extra flavor, spread garlic butter over the hamburger buns and lightly toast under the broiler.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1sloppy joe
Calories
266
(13%)
Carbohydrates
47g
(16%)
Protein
12g
(24%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
632mg
(26%)
Potassium
531mg
(15%)
Fiber
10g
(40%)
Sugar
11g
(22%)
Vitamin A
464IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
19mg
(21%)
Calcium
103mg
(10%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8sloppy joe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 266
% 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.