Vegan Sloppy Joes

• Produce

  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 1/2 Green bell pepper, diced (60 g
  • 1 cup Green lentils
  • 1/2 White or yellow onion (55 g

• Condiments

  • 1 tbsp Friendly worcestershire sauce* (like this brand, vegan
  • 1 15-ounce (425 g can Tomato sauce

• Baking & Spices

  • 1 tsp Chili powder
  • 1 tbsp Coconut sugar
  • 1 Sea salt and black pepper

• Oils & Vinegars

  • 2 tbsp Olive or grape seed oil

• Nuts & Seeds

  • 1 tsp Cumin, ground

• Bread & Baked Goods

  • 1 Hamburger buns, Gluten free or whole wheat

• Liquids

  • 2 cups Water

Found on minimalistbaker.com

Description

Ingredients

• 2 cups (480 ml) water (I used 1 cup water, 1 cup vegetable broth)
• 1 cup (192 g) green lentils, well rinsed
• 2 Tbsp (30 ml) olive or grape seed oil
• 1/2 white or yellow onion (55 g), minced (plus more for serving)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced (1 Tbsp or 6 g)
• 1/2 green bell pepper, diced (60 g)
• Sea salt and black pepper to taste
• 1 15-ounce (425 g) can tomato sauce*
• 1-2 Tbsp (12-24 g) coconut sugar, plus more to taste
• 1-2 Tbsp (15-30 ml) vegan-friendly worcestershire sauce* (like this brand)
• 1-2 tsp chili powder, plus more to taste
• 1 tsp ground cumin, plus more to taste
• optional: pinch smoked or regular paprika
• Gluten free or whole wheat hamburger buns*

Directions

• To a small saucepan, add liquid (I used 1 cup water, 1 cup vegetable broth for added flavor) and rinsed lentils and heat over medium-high heat.
• Bring to a low boil, then reduce heat to a simmer and cook uncovered for about 18 minutes, or until tender. The water should have a constant simmer (not boil). Drain off any excess liquid and set aside.
• In the meantime, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add oil, onion, garlic, and bell pepper. Season with a pinch each salt and pepper and stir to combine.
• Sautè for 4-5 minutes, stirring frequently, or until the peppers and onions are tender and slightly browned.
• Next add tomato sauce, coconut sugar, vegan worcestershire sauce, chili powder, cumin, and paprika (optional). Stir to combine.
• Once the lentils are cooked, add them to the skillet as well, and stir to combine.
• Continue cooking the mixture over medium-low heat until completely warmed through and thick, stirring occasionally - about 5-10 minutes.
• Taste and adjust flavor as needed, adding more chili powder and/or cumin for smokiness, salt for saltiness, coconut sugar for sweetness, or worcestershire for depth of flavor.
• Serve the mixture on toasted buns with sliced onion. Best when fresh, though leftover sloppy joe mixture will keep in the refrigerator up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave, or on the stovetop, adding water if the mixture has dried out.

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