Raina's Vegan Lentil Sloppy Joes

Served on top of whole wheat bread or buns of your choice, these vegan lentil Sloppy Joes with a zesty sauce are a great option for a simple dinner.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 45 mins
• Total Time: 55 mins
• Calories: 328 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 stalk celery, sliced
• 1 ¾ cups water
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon ground paprika
• 6 slices whole wheat bread
• 1 small onion, diced
• 1 teaspoon chili powder, or more to taste
• 2 cloves garlic, minced, or more to taste
• ½ teaspoon cracked black pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil, or more to taste
• 1 medium avocado, diced
• 2 tablespoons vegan Worcestershire sauce
• 1 ½ tablespoons yellow mustard
• 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup, or more to taste
• 1 (14 ounce) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
• 1 cup uncooked green lentils
• 1 ½ tablespoons brown mustard
• 1 tablespoon Thai chili paste, or to taste

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat; add onion and saute for 2 minutes. Add celery; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Stir in thyme, oregano, parsley, chili powder, paprika, and pepper until vegetables are evenly coated.

Step 2

Stir in lentils until evenly coated. Add water, tomatoes, and tomato paste; mix well. Stir in yellow and brown mustards, Worcestershire sauce, chile paste, and maple syrup. Cover and simmer over low heat until lentils are tender, 35 to 45 minutes.

Step 3

Serve each sandwich open faced on a slice of bread topped with avocado.