Name: Easy Lentil Sloppy Joes
Prep time: 9 min
Cook time: 21 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup green lentils ((rinsed and drained)); 1 cup red lentils ((rinsed and drained)); 0.5 cup water ((to saute)); 0.5 cup vegetable broth ((to saute)); 1 medium red onion (diced); 2 medium red bell peppers (diced (fresh or frozen)); 4 null garlic cloves (minced); 3 tbsp tomato paste; 2 tbsp chili powder; 1 tbsp smoked paprika; 0.25 tsp sea salt (add more to taste); 1 tsp vegan worcestershire (sauce); 2 tbsp maple syrup; 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar; 0.5 cup ketchup; 1 cup water; 8 null burger buns

Instructions

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1

Cook the green lentils (1 cup) (rinsed and drained) according to package instructions. Halfway through, add the red lentils (1 cup), stir to combine, and let both finish cooking together in the same pot.
2

(Do this step while the lentils are cooking.) In a large pan, saute the red onion (1 medium) and red bell peppers (2 medium) in vegetable broth (0.5 cup) over medium heat until the onions are soft and translucent.
3

Add the cloves (4 garlic), chili powder (2 tbsp), smoked paprika (1 tbsp), tomato paste (3 tbsp), and sea salt (0.25 tsp). Stir to combine and let the mixture cook for 2-3 minutes or until fragrant. You might need to add a splash of [water] if the mixture gets too dry and is sticking to the pan.
4

Add the maple syrup (2 tbsp), vegan worcestershire sauce (1 tsp), balsamic vinegar (2 tbsp), ketchup (0.5 cup), and water (1 cup). Stir to combine and let it cook for 2-3 minutes so the flavors begin to meld together.
5

Add the cooked [lentils] to the pan, stir everything together, and reduce the heat to medium-low and let it cook for 15 minutes. Spoon the filling into [burger buns] and enjoy!