Healthy Sloppy Joes with Lentils

Healthy Sloppy Joes with Lentils

This skinny version of Sloppy Joes ups the nutrition ante by swapping the meat for lentils, and adding in extra veggies.

Preparation Time
20 mins
Cooking Time
40 mins
Total Time
60 mins
Calories
629 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, carrot, bell pepper, and garlic. Cook, stirring frequently, until vegetables are softened, 7 to 9 minutes. Season with chili powder, cumin, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, and black pepper. Cook and stir for 30 seconds. Mix in tomato paste, and cook another 60 seconds, stirring constantly.
Step 2
Add water, diced tomatoes, and lentils, stirring to combine. Bring mixture to a gentle simmer, cover, reduce heat to low, and cook until lentils are tender, but not falling apart, 15 to 20 minutes.
Step 3
Mix in molasses, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, vinegar, and salt. Cook, uncovered, an additional 10 minutes, or until mixture has thickened slightly. Taste, and adjust seasonings as needed. Allow to cool 5 minutes before serving on buns with desired toppings.
Healthy Sloppy Joes with Lentils

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 4 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon prepared yellow mustard
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
  • 6 medium hamburger buns, split
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can no-salt-added diced tomatoes
  • 1 large carrot, peeled and chopped
  • 1 cup red lentils, rinsed and drained
  • 2 tablespoons molasses, or more to taste
  • 0.5 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
  • 1.5 teaspoons chili powder
  • 0.75 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste

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