Vegan Sloppy Joe's: Lentil and Veggie BBQ Sandwich Stuffer
Craving a flavorful and satisfying sandwich? Try this Vegan Sloppy Joe recipe made with lentils, onions, peppers, and a homemade BBQ sauce.
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Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 377kcal
Ingredients
- ½ cup dry lentils, rinsed
- 1 cup finely chopped red bell peppers
- 1 cup finely chopped green bell peppers
- 1 cup finely chopped onion
- 1 cup frozen corn, thawed
- 3 tbsp ketchup
- 2 tbsp brown mustard
- 1 tsp fresh horseradish
- 1 sm can diced green chilies
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp light brown sugar
- 1 tbsp honey or agave
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- ½ cup tomato puree
- 1 tsp cumin- heaping teaspoon
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 1 dash cayenne pepper
- 4 whole wheat hamburger buns, toasted
- 2-3 olive oil
- Bread and Butter pickles
Instructions
- Soak the lentils in clean water for 15 minutes while you prep the veggies. Drain the lentils and bring to a boil in a medium saucepan filled with water. Simmer for 10 minutes. Drain, and set aside.
- In a large bowl combine the chopped onions, peppers, chilies, garlic, corn, and lentils. Stir well to evenly distribute all the vegetables and beans.
- Add it all the brown sugar, honey, (or agave) ketchup, mustard, horseradish, tomato puree, spices, salt, and pepper.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add in the lentil and vegetable (Sloppy Joe) mixture. Sauté, stirring often until vegetables are softened and cooked through: about 7-10 minutes. Taste for seasonings and add more spices or salt and pepper if desired.
- Serve the hot Sloppy Joe mixture on toasted buns, with bread, butter, and pickles.
Notes
This mixture would be fantastic served on rice as well. Think of it as a conduit for so many things- roll it up in a wrap, sandwiches, rice, almost anything. Bake in into a casserole and just serve it alone or as a side dish.
Nutrition
Calories: 377kcal