Healthy Lentil Sloppy Joes
A nutritious twist on classic sloppy joes, made with protein-rich lentils and packed with flavor.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cup dry brown or green lentils
- 6 cup water
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 medium yellow onions, minced
- 1 medium red bell pepper, minced
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 15-ounce can tomato sauce not pasta sauce
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard or yellow mustard, to taste
- 0.5 cup ketchup plus more to taste
- 1 to taste salt and pepper
- 1 for serving hamburger buns
Instructions
- Rinse the lentils in a fine-mesh strainer under cold water to remove any dust and dirt.
- Transfer the lentils to a medium-sized pot and add 6 cups of water. Bring to a boil over high heat.
- Reduce heat to low and cover the pot. Cook for about 20 minutes, until the lentils are al dente.
- Drain the lentils in a fine-mesh strainer and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onions and red bell pepper, cook for 6-8 minutes until soft.
- Add minced garlic and Italian seasoning, cook for an additional 30 seconds.
- Stir in tomato sauce, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, Dijon mustard, and ketchup. Mix well.
- Add cooked lentils to the sauce, reduce heat to low, and cook for another 5 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, and serve on toasted hamburger buns.
Notes
For a spicier kick, consider adding a dash of hot sauce or red pepper flakes.