Spicy Lentil Vegan Sloppy Joes

If you’ve followed this site for some time, you might have noticed that I love comfort food and have turned numerous meat dishes into my favorite vegetarian dishes. These comfort foods are the ones I grew up on and the meals M still occasionally request. It’s always fun to try and recreate favorites from childhood.

I have a weakness for sloppy joes. Sloppy joes were one of the first comfort recipes I turned vegetarian by using bulgur. I felt like it was time for an update to the recipe though, to include a bit more protein. This lentil sloppy joe is easy to throw together, has a flavorful, firm texture, and is packed full of protein. I’ve also been known to smother a baked potato with the sloppy mixture (so good!)

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Spicy Lentil Vegan Sloppy Joes

Author: Erin Alderson

Serves: 2

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• ¼ medium onion, minced
• ¼ red or green pepper, minced
• 1 clove garlic. minced
• 1 ¾-2 cups water
• ½ cup strained tomatoes
• ¼ cup ketchup
• 1 tablespoon vegan worcestershire sauce (like Annie’s)
• 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
• 1 tablespoon molasses
• ½ teaspoon chili powder
• ¼ teaspoon sea salt
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
• ½ cup green lentils

Instructions

1. In a large skillet or pot, heat olive oil over medium-low heat. Add minced onions, pepper, and garlic. Cook until onions and peppers are soft and fragrant, 6-8 minutes. Stir in remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and let cook until lentils are tender but not breaking down, 25-30 minutes. Taste and adjust seasonings while cooking.
2. Serve on a bun or toasted bread.

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