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Vegetarian Lentil Sloppy Joes

Looking for a kid-friendly way to do Meatless Monday? Try these Lentil Sloppy Joes. Lentils are hearty, meaty, and packed full of plant-based protein!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 large servings
Calories: 242 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 1 medium green pepper diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup green lentils
  • Pinch of salt
  • 3 ½ cups water
  • 1 cup ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons mustard
  • 2 tablespoons vegetarian Worcestershire sauce like Annie's Homegrown
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • whole wheat hamburger buns for serving

Instructions

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  1. Heat the olive oil over medium-high heat in a medium-sized saucepan. Add in the onion, green pepper, and garlic, and cook until the veggies are just slightly tender, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add in the lentils, salt, and water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 12-15 minutes, or until most of the water is absorbed and the lentils are tender.
  3. Add in the ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, maple syrup, and apple cider vinegar. Simmer until just thick and heated through, about 3 minutes. Serve immediately on top of whole wheat hamburger buns.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1large serving Calories 242kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 46g (15%) Protein 8g (16%) Fat 5g (8%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 4g Sodium 817mg (34%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 23g (46%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4large servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 242

% Daily Value*

Serving 1large serving
Calories 242kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 46g 15%
Protein 8g 16%
Fat 5g 8%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g 24%
Sodium 817mg 34%
Fiber 6g 24%
Sugar 23g 46%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.