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How to Make Vegan Lentil Sloppy Joes - A Step-by-Step Guide

Are you looking for a delicious and hearty vegan meal that the whole family will love? Look no further than these Vegan Lentil Sloppy Joes! Packed with protein, fiber, and flavor, these plant-based sandwiches are sure to satisfy even the pickiest eaters.

One of the best things about this recipe is that it’s incredibly simple and easy to make. With just a few affordable and easy-to-find ingredients, you can whip up a batch of these Vegan Lentil Sloppy Joes in no time. Whether you’re co...

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Ingredients

  • 1 large sweet onion, roughly chopped
  • 1 medium green bell pepper, roughly chopped
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, roughly chopped
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium carrot, shredded
  • 1 small zucchini, shredded
  • 2 cups reduced-sodium vegetable broth
  • 1 cup dry red lentils, rinsed and drained
  • 2 (14.5 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon prepared yellow mustard
  • 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 2 teaspoons vegan Worcestershire sauce
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 6 large hamburger buns, split

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Total Time: 55 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • 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.

    • Nutrition

    449 cal.

    • Total Fat: 8g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Sodium: 847mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 76g
    • Dietary Fiber: 10g
    • Total Sugars: 10g
    • Protein: 18g
    • Vitamin C: 59mg
    • Calcium: 200mg
    • Iron: 8mg
    • Potassium: 838mg

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