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Sloppy Lentils
[Vegan]

JS By: Jenn Sebestyen

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Jenn Sebestyen, the creator of Veggie Inspired Journey, is a wife and mom of three. Veggie... Read More

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Sloppy Lentils [Vegan]

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Vegan

Vegan lentil sloppy joes are the ultimate comfort food. They’re super tasty and check all of the boxes that comfort food should. 1) They evoke feelings of nostalgia (which is great for your soul,) 2) They are quick and easy to make (nostalgia shouldn't take all night to achieve!) and... Read More

Ingredients You Need for Sloppy Lentils [Vegan]

2 1/2 cups cooked lentils
1 green pepper, diced
1/4 of red onion, diced
2 small carrots, diced small or shredded
2 garlic cloves, minced
15 ounces can tomato sauce
1/4 cup ketchup
1/4 cup organic brown sugar
2 tablespoons vegan worcestershire sauce (or use 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar and 1 tbsp molasses)
1-2 teaspoons liquid smoke
1 teaspoon yellow mustard
1 teaspoon oregano
salt/pepper to taste
6 buns
Toppings of choice - tomatoes, pickles, avocado, sliced onion, etc.

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How to Prepare Sloppy Lentils [Vegan]

Sauce the onion, garlic, green pepper, and carrots in 3 tablespoons water over medium heat for 5-6 minutes until soft (adding more water as necessary so the veggies don't stick).
Add the tomato sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, vegan Worcestershire sauce (or balsamic and molasses), liquid smoke, mustard and oregano. Bring to a low boil, decrease heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes.
Taste and add salt/pepper (or more balsamic or liquid smoke) if necessary.
Add in the cooked lentils and stir until evenly coated. Simmer for another 10 minutes.
Serve on buns with your favorite toppings.

Nutritional Information

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