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Vegan Lentil Sloppy Joes

The Yummiest Vegan Lentil Sloppy Joes

Meatless Monday Comfort Food Filled with Plant Protein and Fiber
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Prep Time 45 minutes
Course Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 220 kcal

Equipment

  • Food Processor
  • Cast Iron Skillet or other deep fry pan

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Lentils
  • 3 cups Water
  • 2-3 Carrots Rinsed and finely diced
  • 3/4 cup Yellow Onion diced
  • .5 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 tbsp Tomato Paste
  • 1 8 oz can Tomato Sauce
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1.5 tsp Chili Powder
  • 2 tbsp Ketchup
  • 1.5 tsp Red Wine Vinegar
  • 1 tbsp Dijon Mustard
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
  • 1/2 tsp Pepper to taste
  • 1/2 tsp Salt to taste
  • 6 Brioche Rolls split

For the Slaw

  • 1 pkg Coleslaw Mix
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 3 tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 1 tsp honey optional

Instructions
 

  • Pick through 1 cup of lentils then rinse and drain and add to a saucepan with 3 cups water. Bring to boil, then cover and simmer for 15-20 mins.
  • Make your slaw by adding the slaw mix, oil, vinegar and honey to a small bowl and toss to combine. Store in the fridge while you prep the rest of the meal.
  • Dice your carrots and onion and gather your spices and condiments.
  • Add the olive oil to your pan and toss in the onions and carrots and saute until tender 10-15 mins while your lentils finish cooking.
  • When the lentils are done, rinse throughly to stop the cooking process and transfer to the bowl of your food processor and give the lentils 5-6 pules to slightly break apart the disc shapes.
  • Add the lentils to the pan with the softened onions and carrots and add in the tomato sauce, ketchup, garlic powder, chili powder, red wine vinegar, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce and dijon mustard. Salt and pepper to taste.
  • Continue to cook the lentil and veggie mixture another 5 mins to bring all the flavors together. When ready to serve add a heaping portion on top of the sliced brioche roll and top with cold cole slaw. Serve warm with chips or french fries if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 10gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 363mgPotassium: 621mgFiber: 13gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 3703IUVitamin C: 33mgCalcium: 73mgIron: 3mg
Keyword lentils, meatless monday, sloppy joes, vegan sloppy joes
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