Vegetarian Sloppy Joes

These Vegetarian Sloppy Joes are a hearty and flavorful twist on the classic American comfort food. Made with lentils and spices, they're both satisfying and packed with nutrients.

Ingredients

• Brown lentils - 150 grams
• Onion - 1 medium, diced
• Green bell pepper - 1 medium, diced
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Tomato sauce - 200 grams
• Ketchup - 2 tablespoons
• Worcestershire sauce (vegetarian) - 1 tablespoon
• Brown sugar - 1 teaspoon
• Smoked paprika - 1 teaspoon
• Cumin - 1/2 teaspoon
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Whole grain hamburger buns - 2
• Fresh parsley - for garnish

Steps

1. Rinse the brown lentils under cold water and then cook them in a pot with 500ml of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes or until tender. Drain and set aside.
2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and green bell pepper, and sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.
3. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
4. Stir in the cooked lentils, tomato sauce, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Mix well and let simmer for 5-10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
5. While the mixture is simmering, toast the whole grain hamburger buns until golden brown.
6. Spoon the lentil mixture onto the bottom half of each bun. Garnish with fresh parsley and top with the other half of the bun.
7. Serve warm and enjoy your delicious Vegetarian Sloppy Joes!

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 15 g
• Carbs: 60 g
• Fiber: 15 g
• Sugar: 10 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 8 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein and fiber from lentils, promoting satiety.
• Rich in vitamins and minerals from vegetables, supporting overall health.

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