Best 4 Rainas Vegan Lentil Sloppy Joes Recipes

VEGAN SLOPPY JOES (WITH LENTIL "MEAT")

Steps:

• Rinse and drain canned lentils or use fresh cooked lentils. Add to a large pot.
• Use a mesh strainer to drain excess liquid from a can of diced tomato. Add to the large pot with the lentils.
• Peel and dice the onion. Peel then mince or crush the garlic.
• Add onions and garlic to the large pot along with all remaining ingredients.
• Place the pot on your stove over high heat and bring to a boil.
• Cook over high heat, stirring regularly, until the mixture has thickened - about 20 minutes. There shouldn't be any pooling liquid in the bottom of the pan (when you scrape across the bottom, the mixture should hold its shape and not pool into the area that was just scraped).
• As liquid evaporates, the mixture will thicken. It's important to keep stirring, especially towards the end of cooking, to keep the mixture from sticking to your pot. You may want to turn the heat down to medium once most liquid is absorbed.
• Serve on fresh buns with additional toppings if desired (see above for serving ideas).

LENTIL SLOPPY JOES

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.

VEGAN LENTIL SLOPPY JOES

Steps:

• Combine onion and both bell peppers in the bowl of a food processor; pulse until blended into a uniform size but not liquid.
• Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add onion-bell pepper mixture, carrot, and zucchini. Cook and stir until soft and heated through, 6 to 8 minutes.
• Add broth and lentils; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered and stirring occasionally, until lentils are tender, about 15 minutes.
• Stir in tomatoes, chili powder, mustard, vinegar, maple syrup, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until thickened, about 10 minutes. Serve on buns.

VEGAN LENTIL SLOPPY JOES

Steps:

• In a large skillet, add the olive oil, onion, and garlic.
• Cook over medium heat for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Add the paprika, chili, cumin, and salt and stir to combine.
• Continue to cook for 2 minutes over medium heat.
• Add the lentils and water and bring to a boil.
• Once boiling, reduce to a simmer and simmer for 25-30 minutes until the water has been absorbed and the lentils have softened. It's okay if the lentils are still a tiny bit firm.
• In a small dish, whisk together the ketchup, maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, and tomato paste.
• Continue cooking over low heat and add the mixture to the lentils.
• Stir until it's well coated and the lentils have completely cooked.
• Divide the lentils on to each bun and add jalapeño, hot sauce, or any other burger toppings you like!