Lentil Sloppy Joes

These vegetarian Sloppy Joes are loaded with flavor and ready to serve in no time.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 40 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 213 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup finely chopped onion
• 1 ½ cups ketchup
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• 3 ¼ cups water
• 2 teaspoons mustard
• ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
• 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon coconut oil
• ⅓ cup finely chopped green bell peppers
• 2 cups truRoots® Organic Sprouted Green Lentils
• 2 tablespoons brown cane sugar
• 5 small (4 inch) pita pockets, halved

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Melt coconut oil in large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion and peppers. Saute until softened. Add water. Bring to boil over high heat. Reduce to simmer. Stir in lentils. Cook 25 to 30 minutes or until lentils are tender.

Step 2

Add ketchup, mustard, brown sugar, vinegar, salt and pepper. Simmer, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes or until slightly thickened.

Step 3

Serve in pitas.