Vegan Lentil Sloppy Joes
Servings: 6 sandwiches
Calories: 182kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 yellow onion finely chopped, about 1 cup
- 2 medium-size carrots peeled and finely chopped, about ¾ cup
- 3 celery ribs finely chopped, about ¾ cup
- 3 garlic coves minced, about 1 tablespoon
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon mustard powder or 1 tablespoon yellow/dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 15-ounce can crushed tomatoes with their juices
- ¼ cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon vegan Worcestershire
- 2 teaspoons pure maple syrup
- ½ cup vegetable broth
- 2½ cups cooked green lentils about 2 (15-ounce cans) or 1 cup dry
Instructions
- In a large pot, warm the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion then cook for a few minutes, until translucent.
- To the pot, add the carrot and celery. Cook for about 5-7 minutes. Add the minced garlic, chili powder, smoked paprika and mustard powder. Stir together and continue to cook for another 5 minutes.
- Next, add the crushed tomatoes, ketchup, apple cider vinegar, vegan Worcestershire, maple syrup and vegetable broth. Bring to a low boil then reduce to a simmer and cook for about 10 minutes, until sauce has thickened.
- Lastly, add the cooked lentils and stir until evenly combined. Add salt and pepper, to taste.
- Serve warm over toasted buns with pickles (optional), and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 182kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 0.5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 266mg | Potassium: 623mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 4438IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 52mg | Iron: 4mg