Vegetarian Lentil Sloppy Joes
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 tbsp. olive oil
- 5 cloves of garlic, chopped
- ½ cup red pepper, chopped
- ½ cup green pepper, chopped
- 1 stalk celery, chopped
- ½ 10 oz. package of mushrooms, chopped
- 1 can of lentils, drained and rinsed
- ¼ cup vegetable broth
- 1 can of diced tomatoes
- 2 tsp. chili powder
- ½ cup of tomato sauce
- ⅓ cup ketchup
- 1 tbsp. vegan Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp. cayenne
- 2 tsp. salt
- 2 tsp. ground pepper
- Hamburger Buns or Kaiser Rolls for serving
- Cole Slaw (optional) for serving in the Sloppy Joe's
- Heat a large sauce pan over medium-high heat. Add in the oil.
- Add in the chopped onions and cook until soft.
- Add in the garlic, peppers, celery and mushrooms. Cook a few minutes.
- Add in the lentils and the broth and cook a minute.
- Add in the rest of the ingredients and cook 5-10 minutes. Let it come to a boil and then simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Spoon mixture over some slightly hollowed out kaiser rolls. I like topping mine with a bit of coleslaw for a tangy crunch!
- Enjoy!
Recipe by Confident Cook, Hesitant Baker at https://confident-cook.com/2012/09/vegetarian-sloppy-joes.html
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