Lentil Sloppy Joes
This is one of my favorites! It's simple yet creative, and so so delicious.
Ingredients
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup dry lentils
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small white or yellow onion minced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- salt & pepper to taste
- 1 15 oz can tomato sauce
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 1/2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 pinch paprika
Instructions
- Rinse the lentils. Combine with water in a small saucepan & bring to boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook uncovered for about 20 minutes, or until tender. Drain excess liquid.
- Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and season with salt & pepper.
- Sauté for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently, or until the onions are slightly browned and tender. Add the garlic and cook for another minute.
- Add the tomato sauce, sugar, cumin, paprika, soy sauce, and chili powder.
- Once the lentils are ready, add them to the skillet. Continue cooking for about 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until heated through and thick.
- Taste and adjust flavor as needed.* Serve on toasted buns.
- Enjoy & share!
Nutrition
Calories: 182kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 9gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 270mgPotassium: 356mgFiber: 10gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 224IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 31mgIron: 3mg
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