Finger-Licking Vegan Sloppy Joes

 

Ingredients

· 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

· 1/2 onion, finely diced

· 1/2 bell pepper, any color, finely diced

· 3 garlic cloves, minced

· 1 cup brown lentils, rinsed

· 2 cups vegetable stock or broth

· 1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce

· 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup

· 2 tablespoons vegan Worcestershire sauce

· 1 teaspoon ground cumin

· 1/2 teaspoon salt

· 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

· 1/4 teaspoon chili powder

· 1/8 teaspoon paprika

· 6 gluten-free, vegan, or whole-wheat buns

· Steamed vegetables of choice, for serving

 

Steps

1) In a medium pot over medium heat, warm the olive oil.

2) Add the onion and bell pepper and sauté for 3 to 4 minutes until the onion begins to turn translucent Sir in the garlic and sauté for 30 to 60 seconds until fragrant.

3) Add the lentils and vegetable stock to the pot and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the lentils are tender but not mushy. 

4) Stir in the tomato sauce, maple syrup, Worcestershire sauce, cumin, salt, pepper, chili powder, and paprika. Continue to simmer for 3 to 5 minutes more, uncovered, until the sauce thickens slightly. Serve on buns alongside steamed veggies.

 

From: Healthy Family Cookbook: 100 Fast and Easy Recipes for the Whole Family

By: Brittany Poulson, MDA, RDN, CDE