Healthy Sloppy Joes with Lentils

Name: Healthy Sloppy Joes with Lentils
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6 Servings
Ingredients: 🧅 1 large onion, chopped; 🥕 1 large carrot, peeled and chopped; 1 green bell pepper, chopped; 🧄 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 ½ teaspoons chili powder; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste; 🧂 ¾ teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 🍅 4 tablespoons tomato paste; 2 cups water; 🍅 1 (14.5 ounce) can no-salt-added diced tomatoes; 2 tablespoons molasses, or more to taste; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 1 teaspoon prepared yellow mustard; 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar; 1 cup red lentils, rinsed and drained; 🍔 6 medium hamburger buns, split

Cost $15, save $10

Source: Recommended by CookPal

40 Min
6 Servings
$15

Healthy Sloppy Joes with Lentils

Cost $15, save $10

Source: Recommended by CookPal

40 Min
6 Servings
$15

INGREDIENTS

Vegetables
- 🧅 1 large onion, chopped
- 🥕 1 large carrot, peeled and chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 🧄 3 cloves garlic, minced
Spices and Seasoning
- 1 ½ teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
- 🧂 ¾ teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
Liquids and Condiments
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 🍅 4 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 cups water
- 🍅 1 (14.5 ounce) can no-salt-added diced tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons molasses, or more to taste
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon prepared yellow mustard
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
Legumes
- 1 cup red lentils, rinsed and drained
Miscellaneous
- 🍔 6 medium hamburger buns, split

STEPS

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.

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.

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.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

629

Calories

23
Protein
110
Carbs
11
Fats

💡 Customize the flavor by adjusting molasses for sweetness, chili powder for spice, or mustard for tanginess.Serve with fresh toppings like sliced red onion, spinach, or lettuce to add crunch and color.The lentil mixture can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheated for quick meals.