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Lentil Sloppy Joes

40 min4 servings🍳 1 panPicky-eater safe bet: plain bread or a bun$10.00410 cal · 17g protein

Ingredients

  • dry brown lentils1 cup
  • onion1 count
  • green bell pepper1 count
  • tomato sauce1 can
  • ketchupΒΌ cup
  • brown sugar1 tbsp
  • yellow mustard1 tbsp
  • chili powder1 tsp
  • hamburger buns4 count
  • olive oil2 tbsp

Instructions

  1. 1

    Simmer the rinsed lentils in 3 cups salted water for 20 minutes until tender, then drain.

  2. 2

    While they cook, heat the oil in a large skillet over medium and cook the diced onion and pepper 6-7 minutes until soft.

  3. 3

    Stir in the tomato sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, mustard, chili powder and 1/2 tsp salt.

  4. 4

    Add the lentils and simmer 5-8 minutes, lightly mashing some lentils, until thick and saucy.

  5. 5

    Spoon onto toasted buns. Check the bun label if you need them fully vegan; most plain supermarket buns are.

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