Lentil Sloppy Joes Recipe

Name: Lentil Sloppy Joes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup Uncooked Lentils (brown Or Green); 4 cups Boston Lager, Or Dark Ale Beer (Water Or Vegetable Broth Are Great Substitutes); 1 Medium Yellow Onion, Diced Small; 1 Green (or Red) Pepper, Diced Small; 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil; 2 cloves Garlic, Minced; 2 Tablespoons Chili Powder, Or To Taste; 1 teaspoon Black Pepper, Or To Taste; 1/2 teaspoons Kosher Salt; 12 ounces, fluid Tomato Sauce; 1/4 cups Tomato Paste; 3- 1/2 Tablespoons Maple Syrup; 1 Tablespoon Yellow Mustard; 4 Udi Whole Grain Hamburger Buns (if You're Gluten-free) Or Any Sandwich Bun; Your Favorite Sandwich Toppings

Servings: persons

1 cup Uncooked Lentils (brown Or Green)
4 cups Boston Lager, Or Dark Ale Beer (Water Or Vegetable Broth Are Great Substitutes)
1 Medium Yellow Onion, Diced Small
1 Green (or Red) Pepper, Diced Small
1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
2 cloves Garlic, Minced
2 Tablespoons Chili Powder, Or To Taste
1 teaspoon Black Pepper, Or To Taste
1/2 teaspoons Kosher Salt
12 ounces, fluid Tomato Sauce
1/4 cups Tomato Paste
3- 1/2 Tablespoons Maple Syrup
1 Tablespoon Yellow Mustard
4 Udi Whole Grain Hamburger Buns (if You're Gluten-free) Or Any Sandwich Bun
Your Favorite Sandwich Toppings

1
Put the lentils in a small sauce pot and pour in beer.
2
Cover and bring to a boil.
3
Once boiling, lower heat and simmer for about 20 minutes, until lentils are soft.
4
Drain and set aside.
5
About 10 minutes before the lentils are done boiling, preheat a medium sauce pan pot over medium heat.
6
Saute the onion and pepper in the oil (about 7 minutes), until softened.
7
Add the garlic and saute a minute more.
8
Add the cooked lentils, chili powder, pepper and salt.
9
Stir gently until just combined.
10
Add the tomato sauce and tomato paste.
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Cook for about 10 minutes.
12
Add the maple syrup and mustard and heat through.
13
Turn the heat off and let sit for about 10 minutes, so that the flavors can meld.
14
I like to serve these open faced, with a scoop of sloppy joes on each slice of the bun.
15
Topping suggestions include Tabasco, pickles, onions, sauerkraut, coleslaw, avocado slices, etc.
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Recipe adapted from Whole Foods.

486

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup Uncooked Lentils (brown Or Green), 4 cups Boston Lager, Or Dark Ale Beer (Water Or Vegetable Broth Are Great Substitutes), 1 Medium Yellow Onion, Diced Small, 1 Green (or Red) Pepper, Diced Small, and more.

Yes, Lentil Sloppy Joes falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Lentil Sloppy Joes

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