**Discover a unique and flavorful twist on the classic Sloppy Joe with our collection of lentil-based recipes!**
Our lentil Sloppy Joes offer a delicious and nutritious alternative to traditional meat-based versions. Packed with plant-based protein and fiber, these hearty and satisfying sandwiches are perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a fun and casual gathering.
With a variety of recipes to choose from, there's something for everyone. From our classic lentil Sloppy Joe recipe, made with a blend of lentils, vegetables, and spices, to our more adventurous variations, like the lentil Sloppy Joe with a kick of chipotle peppers or the sweet and tangy lentil Sloppy Joe with pineapple, each recipe promises a unique and unforgettable taste experience.
Whether you're a seasoned vegan, a flexitarian looking to incorporate more plant-based meals into your diet, or simply a fan of delicious and hearty comfort food, our lentil Sloppy Joe recipes are sure to satisfy your cravings. So get ready to tantalize your taste buds and enjoy a healthier, more sustainable take on this American classic!
LENTIL SLOPPY JOES
Provided by Katie Lee Biegel
Categories main-dish
Time 1h25m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Place the lentils in a medium saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Add 1 teaspoon salt. Reduce the heat to low and simmer until tender, about 30 minutes. Drain.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and bell pepper and saute until the onions are translucent and the pepper is tender, 7 to 8 minutes. Add the garlic and green chiles and cook about 1 more minute. Stir in the tomato sauce, ketchup, Dijon, brown sugar, Worcestershire, chili powder, vinegar, celery seed, black pepper, remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 cup water. Mix well, then add the lentils. Reduce the heat to low; cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes.
- Butter both sides of the hamburger buns. Toast on a hot cast-iron griddle or skillet until lightly browned, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Serve sloppy joes on toasted buns, topped with sliced avocado and pickles on the side.
LENTIL SLOPPY JOES
This meatless meal is easy to make and easy on the budget.
Provided by Holly Nilsson
Categories Main Course
Time 54m
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Cook green pepper and onion in olive oil until softened, about 4 minutes. Add garlic, water, broth and lentils.
- Bring to a boil and reduce heat to simmer. Cover and cook 25 minutes. Stir in remaining ingredients (except buns) and simmer an additional 10-15 minutes or until thickened.
- Spoon lentil mixture over hamburger buns and serve.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 sloppy joe, Calories 266 kcal, Carbohydrate 47 g, Protein 12 g, Fat 4 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 632 mg, Fiber 10 g, Sugar 11 g
LENTIL SLOPPY JOES
When I experimented with making more vegetarian-friendly recipes, this was one of my biggest hits—we still eat it weekly! My preschooler will always eat every bite of these tangy lentil joes. -Christina Rock, Covington, Washington
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 1h5m
Yield 14 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion, peppers and carrot; cook and stir until crisp-tender, 6-8 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer., Add broth and lentils; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until lentils are tender, about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in chopped tomatoes, tomato sauce, chili powder, mustard, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, honey, tomato paste, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer until thickened, about 10 minutes. Serve on buns.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 215 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 438mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 8g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
LENTIL SLOPPY JOES
Steps:
- Gather the ingredients.
- Add the broth to a large saucepan, followed by the rinsed lentils. Stir gently and bring to a boil on medium-high heat. Lower the heat to a simmer, cover, and cook for about 18 to 20 minutes, or until the lentils are tender.
- Add the olive oil to a large cast-iron pan (or other heavy-bottomed pan) and heat on medium-high heat. Add the diced onion, minced garlic, and diced bell pepper. Add the salt and pepper. Sauté until the vegetables have softened, about 3 minutes.
- Add the tomato sauce, brown sugar, steak sauce, chili powder, ketchup, and smoked paprika to the vegetables. Stir to combine and heat on medium-low heat for 10 to 15 minutes to help develop the flavors. If you're short on time, you can shorten it to 5 minutes.
- Add the cooked lentils into the sauce and stir to combine. Cook for another 2 to 5 minutes so the lentils can absorb some of the sauce. Taste and add more salt and pepper as needed.
- Gather the buns and toppings.
- Toast your hamburger buns if you wish, then top with a heaping pile of the lentil mixture, sliced onions, and squirt of mustard. Serve immediately with your favorite fries or chips.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 397 kcal, Carbohydrate 66 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 10 g, Protein 14 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 1953 mg, Sugar 20 g, Fat 10 g, ServingSize 4 sandwiches (4 servings), UnsaturatedFat 0 g
LENTIL SLOPPY JOES
These lentils take on a rich baked-bean flavor .. robust .. sweet .. yet savory. Not to mention the perfect softness & messiness that traditional Sloppy Joes are made of.
Provided by VeggiesByCandlelight
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 1h
Yield 4 sandwiches
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Put the lentils in a small sauce pot and pour in 4 cups beer. Cover and bring to a boil. Once boiling, lower heat and simmer for about 20 minutes, until lentils are soft. Drain and set aside.
- About 10 minutes before the lentils are done boiling, preheat a medium sauce pan pot over medium heat. Saute the onion and pepper in the oil (~ 7 minutes), until softened.
- Add the garlic and saute a minute more.
- Add the cooked lentils, and the the rest of the spices (except the maple syrup & dried mustard). Stir gently until just combined.
- Add the tomato sauce and tomato paste. Cook for about 10 minutes.
- Add the maple syrup and mustard and heat through.
- Turn the heat off and let sit for about 10 minutes, so that the flavors can meld, or go ahead and eat immediately if you can't wait. I like to serve these open faced, with a scoop of sloppy joe on each slice of the bun.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 378.2, Fat 6.9, SaturatedFat 1.2, Sodium 771.3, Carbohydrate 54.8, Fiber 8.9, Sugar 14.2, Protein 12.1
SLOPPY JOES WITH LENTILS
This is a great dish when friends are coming over. With both ground beef and lentils, these sandwiches are extra hearty.-Paul Noetzel, Grafton, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h20m
Yield 6-8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a skillet, cook beef, onion and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the water, tomato sauce, lentils, ketchup, vinegar, mustard and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 60-70 minutes or until lentils are tender. Serve on buns.
Nutrition Facts :
HEALTHY SLOPPY JOES WITH LENTILS
This version of Sloppy Joes ups the nutrition ante by swapping the meat for lentils, and adding in extra veggies. Adjust this recipe to how you prefer your Sloppy Joes--make them sweeter with additional molasses, spicier with additional chili powder, or tangier with additional mustard. Serve warm, with your favorite rolls or buns, and top with sliced red onion and fresh spinach or lettuce, if desired.
Provided by Kim
Categories Main Dishes Sandwich Recipes Sloppy Joe Recipes
Time 1h5m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, carrot, bell pepper, and garlic. Cook, stirring frequently, until vegetables are softened, 7 to 9 minutes. Season with chili powder, cumin, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, and black pepper. Cook and stir for 30 seconds. Mix in tomato paste, and cook another 60 seconds, stirring constantly.
- Add water, diced tomatoes, and lentils, stirring to combine. Bring mixture to a gentle simmer, cover, reduce heat to low, and cook until lentils are tender, but not falling apart, 15 to 20 minutes.
- Mix in molasses, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, vinegar, and salt. Cook, uncovered, an additional 10 minutes, or until mixture has thickened slightly. Taste, and adjust seasonings as needed. Allow to cool 5 minutes before serving on buns with desired toppings.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 629.1 calories, Carbohydrate 110 g, Fat 11.1 g, Fiber 11.3 g, Protein 23.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 1235.7 mg, Sugar 10 g
LENTIL SLOPPY JOES
Provided by Katie Lee Biegel
Categories main-dish
Time 55m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Place lentils in a medium saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer until tender, about 30 minutes. Drain.
- Preheat the broiler.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and bell pepper and saute until onions are translucent and pepper is tender, about 7 to 8 minutes. Add garlic and cook about 1 more minute. Stir in chilies and chili powder, and cook about 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in the lentils, tomato sauce, water, ketchup, brown sugar, Dijon, Worcestershire, vinegar, celery seed, salt and pepper. Mix well. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, broil the buns until toasted, 1 to 2 minutes.
- Serve the lentils on the toasted buns, topped with sliced avocado and with pickles on the side.
SLOPPY JOE LENTILS (SLOW COOKER OR CROCK POT)
This is a semi-homade version inspired by the other sloppy joe lentil recipes here (thanks, guys!). This is for the 5-6 qt. slow cooker too. Hubby tried it and liked even though he's a carnivore. I made this one afternoon and froze half of the batch for another time. With a 6 qt. slow cooker, you can probably double the recipe easily (I ended up adding extra lentils to the recipe because I used too much water at first...ended up with 1.5lb. lentils and I still had plenty of room in my crock pot).
Provided by Honeywine
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 3h5m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Clean and rinse lentils.
- Place lentils in slow cooker with water.
- Cook on high for 2-3 hours (or on low if you will be gone during the day).
- Once lentils are soft, add in your canned sauce.
- Allow to heat through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 43.9, Fat 0.1, Sodium 4.3, Carbohydrate 7.6, Fiber 3, Sugar 0.7, Protein 3.4
Tips:
- Use a variety of lentils. This will add different textures and flavors to your dish. Some good options include brown lentils, green lentils, and red lentils.
- Don't overcook the lentils. They should be tender but still hold their shape.
- Use a flavorful sloppy joe sauce. This is the key ingredient in this dish, so make sure it's packed with flavor. You can use a store-bought sauce or make your own.
- Add your favorite toppings. This is a great way to customize the dish to your liking. Some popular options include cheese, sour cream, and onions.
- Serve immediately. Lentils in Sloppy Joe Sauce is best enjoyed hot and fresh.
Conclusion:
Lentils in Sloppy Joe Sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that's perfect for busy weeknights. It's a great way to get your family to eat more lentils, which are a healthy and affordable source of protein. With a variety of toppings to choose from, this dish is sure to please everyone at the table.
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