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Vegan lentil sloppy joes Recipe

Name: Vegan lentil sloppy joes Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 50 min
Ingredients: 1 cup uncooked brown or green lentils, rinsed and drained; 3 cups water; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 1 small green bell pepper, finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 15-ounce can tomato sauce; 1/4 cup tomato paste; 2 tablespoons maple syrup or brown sugar; 1 tablespoon yellow mustard; 1 tablespoon vegan Worcestershire sauce; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; Salt and black pepper to taste; 4-6 whole grain hamburger buns or bread rolls

American Cuisine Diet Vegan Vegetarian

How to make Vegan lentil sloppy joes ?

Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 25 minutes
Serve: 4-6

Ingredients for Vegan lentil sloppy joes Recipe

#	Ingredients
1.	1 cup uncooked brown or green lentils, rinsed and drained
2.	3 cups water
3.	1 tablespoon olive oil
4.	1 small onion, finely chopped
5.	1 small green bell pepper, finely chopped
6.	2 cloves garlic, minced
7.	1 15-ounce can tomato sauce
8.	1/4 cup tomato paste
9.	2 tablespoons maple syrup or brown sugar
10.	1 tablespoon yellow mustard
11.	1 tablespoon vegan Worcestershire sauce
12.	1 teaspoon smoked paprika
13.	Salt and black pepper to taste
14.	4-6 whole grain hamburger buns or bread rolls

Steps of Vegan lentil sloppy joes Recipe

#	Steps
1.	In a medium pot, combine lentils and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for about 20-25 minutes or until lentils are tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed.
2.	In a large pan or skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add chopped onions, green peppers, and garlic, and sauté until the vegetables are tender.
3.	Add cooked lentils to the pan with the vegetables and stir well to combine.
4.	In a small bowl, whisk together tomato sauce, tomato paste, maple syrup or brown sugar, yellow mustard, vegan Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
5.	Add the sauce to the lentil and vegetable mixture and stir well to coat.
6.	Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for about 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
7.	Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.
8.	To serve, scoop the lentil mixture onto the hamburger buns or bread rolls.

Tips:

You can customize the spiciness of this dish by adjusting the amount of chili powder and black pepper to your liking.
This recipe makes a great meal prep option. The lentil mixture can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Try topping the lentil mixture with vegan cheese or avocado for an extra burst of flavor.

That's it! Enjoy your hearty and delicious Vegan Lentil Sloppy Joes.