Sloppy Lentil Joes
By Mary McDougall
This is a quick and easy meal that also reheats well for lunch the next day or two. Serve this stuffed into a bun and eat with your hands, or ladle it over the buns open-face style and eat with a fork. I like to make fresh bread in my bread machine and ladle the Sloppy Joes over the bread.
Serves: 8-10
Prep Time: 15 min
Cook Time: 60 min
Ingredients
3 1/3 Cups
Water
1
Onion, chopped
1
Green bell pepper, chopped
1 Tbsp
Chili powder
1 1/2 Cups
Dried brown lentils
15 Ounce Can
Crushed tomatoes
1 Tbsp
Soy sauce (optional)
2 Tbsp
Prepared mustard
2 Tbsp
Brown sugar
1 Tsp
Rice vinegar
1 Tsp
Vegan Worcestershire sauce
Freshly ground pepper
Whole wheat buns and condiments, for serving
Directions
Place 1/3 cup of the water in a large pot. Add the onions and bell pepper and cook, stirring occasionally until onions soften slightly, about 5 minutes. Add the chili powder and mix in well. Add the remaining water, the lentils, tomatoes, and the rest of the seasonings. Mix well, bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and cook over low heat for 55 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve on whole wheat buns, or fresh baked bread, with trimmings of your choice.
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