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Vegan Sloppy Joe
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Quinoa & Lentil Sloppy Joes

This recipe is a good reminder that being vegan doesn't mean missing out on the classics. Quinoa and lentils make a delicious and healthy substitute for this sloppy joe.
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Lentil, quinoa, vegan sloppy joe

Ingredients

  • 1 cup black lentils dry
  • ½ cup quinoa dry
  • ½ cup vegetable broth for sautéing
  • 3 cups water or more if needed
  • 1 onion medium, finely chopped
  • 2 carrots large, finely chopped
  • ½ pepper red or green, finely chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves chopped
  • 1 8 ounce tomato sauce can
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1½ tablespoons yellow mustard
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce vegan
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • ½ tablespoon hot sauce or more to taste
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • Fresh ground black pepper to taste
  • 8 hamburger buns

Instructions

  • Heat the vegetable broth in a large stockpot. Add the onions and carrots and sauté until the onion is soft and translucent. Add the garlic and saute for another minute or two. Now add all the remaining ingredients except the hamburger buns. Stir, bring to boil. Lower the heat and simmer on low heat for 45 minutes to an hour or until the lentils are tender and the sauce is thickened. Add more water if necessary.
  • Add the onions and carrots and sauté until the onion is soft and translucent. Add the garlic and saute for another minute or two. Now add all the remaining ingredients except the hamburger buns. Stir, bring to boil. Lower the heat and simmer on low heat for 45 minutes to an hour or until the lentils are tender and the sauce is thickened. Add more water if necessary.
  • Add the garlic and saute for another minute or two. Now add all the remaining ingredients except the hamburger buns. Stir, bring to boil. Lower the heat and simmer on low heat for 45 minutes to an hour or until the lentils are tender and the sauce is thickened. Add more water if necessary.
  • Lower the heat and simmer on low heat for 45 minutes to an hour or until the lentils are tender and the sauce is thickened. Add more water if necessary.
  • Serve in buns.

Notes

** You could also cook this in a slow cooker. Combine all the ingredients in the slow cooker. Add four cups of water instead of three cups. Stir, cover and cook on low for 8 hours
 

Nutrition

Serving: 200g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 3g | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g