Vegan Lentil Sloppy Joes

Ditch the ground beef and use green lentils instead for these Sloppy Joe sandwiches that are perfect for vegetarian and vegan dinner guests.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 45 mins
• Total Time: 55 mins
• Calories: 449 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 2 (14.5 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
• 1 small zucchini, shredded
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup
• 1 medium carrot, shredded
• 1 tablespoon prepared yellow mustard
• 1 cup dry red lentils, rinsed and drained
• 2 teaspoons vegan Worcestershire sauce
• 6 large hamburger buns, split
• 2 cups reduced-sodium vegetable broth
• 1 large sweet onion, roughly chopped
• 1 medium green bell pepper, roughly chopped
• 1 medium red bell pepper, roughly chopped

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine onion and both bell peppers in the bowl of a food processor; pulse until blended into a uniform size but not liquid.

Step 2

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add onion-bell pepper mixture, carrot, and zucchini. Cook and stir until soft and heated through, 6 to 8 minutes.

Step 3

Add broth and lentils; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered and stirring occasionally, until lentils are tender, about 15 minutes.

Step 4

Stir in tomatoes, chili powder, mustard, vinegar, maple syrup, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until thickened, about 10 minutes. Serve on buns.