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Easy Vegan Sloppy Joes with Brown Lentils

Sweet and tangy lentil sloppy Joe, just like you ate as a kid. Healthy and full of protein and fiber. Great, easy dish to make for a party, or for a week day meal.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 15
Calories: 137kcal
Author: Maria

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 1 yellow onion diced
  • 1 lb bag of dry green or brown lentils
  • ¾ cup ketchup
  • 16 ounces diced tomatoes
  • 4 tablespoons mustard
  • 2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon cumin
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar add 1-2 tablespoon more if you like you sloppy Joe's sweet
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 3 cups vegetable broth if making in the pressure cooker
  • 5 cups vegetable broth if making on the stove
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
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Instructions

Pressure Cooker

  • Add oil to the instant pot and heat for one minute. Add the onion and sauté until golden brown.
    1 tablespoon oil, 1 yellow onion
  • Rinse the lentils. Place all ingredients in a pressure cooker. Cover and seal and cook on high pressure for 12 minutes. Let it naturally release for 10 minutes, then quick release.
    1 lb bag of dry green or brown lentils, ¾ cup ketchup, 16 ounces diced tomatoes, 4 tablespoons mustard, 2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 tablespoon cumin, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, ½ teaspoon salt, 3 cups vegetable broth, 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • If it's too thick, add a little bit of water until desired consistency is reached
  • Serve on a hamburger bun with more ketchup and mustard

Stove Top directions

  • Add oil to a large pot and heat on medium heat for one minute. Add the diced onion and sauté until golden brown.
    1 tablespoon oil, 1 yellow onion
  • Rinse the lentils. Add the remainder of the ingredients to the large pot. Cover and bring everything to a boil.
    1 lb bag of dry green or brown lentils, ¾ cup ketchup, 16 ounces diced tomatoes, 4 tablespoons mustard, 2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 tablespoon cumin, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, ½ teaspoon salt, 5 cups vegetable broth, 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • Turn down to medium heat and simmer with the lid slightly off until lentils thicken and soften. Should be between 25-30 minutes. Take the lid off to simmer if it's still too watery after 30 minutes.
  • Add more water if it becomes too thick
  • Serve on a hamburger bun with more ketchup and mustard

Nutrition

Calories: 137kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 356mg | Potassium: 404mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 117IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 3mg