Canned Lentil Sloppy Joes

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This Lentil Sloppy Joes with Canned Lentils recipe is a delicious and hearty vegetarian take on classic sloppy joes! Loaded with fresh veggies, herbs, and spices, these delicious lentil sandwiches are smothered in a sweet tomato-ey sauce. This is one low sodium dinner recipe the whole family will love!

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Cook Time 25 mins

Total Time 25 mins

Course Dinner, Sandwich

Cuisine American

Servings sandwiches

Calories 160 kcal

Equipment

Large Cooking Pot

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 14 ounce cans lentils
1 Red Onion chopped plus extra for garnish
3 cloves garlic
1 bell pepper chopped
1 14-ounce package crushed tomatoes
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce low sodium or vegan version
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon agave nectar
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground Tellicherry Black Pepper
8 Hamburger Buns

Instructions

In a large pan, add the olive oil and onions, and sauté for5 to 6 minutes. Add the garlic and bell pepper and sauté for 4 more minutes until the pepper begins to soften.
Add the crushed tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce, apple cider vinegar.
Open can of lentils, drain, and rinse under cool water.
Add the lentils to the tomato mixture and stir well to combine. Cover and sauté on low what for 15 minutes until peppers are soft. Taste, and add salt and pepper if needed.
Toast buns, and add a generous scoop of sloppy joe mixture to the bins. Top with fresh chopped onion and enjoy!

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Nutrition

Calories: 160kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 5gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 242mgPotassium: 143mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 545IUVitamin C: 21mgCalcium: 87mgIron: 2mg

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