Vegetarian Sloppy Joes

Sloppy Joes were originally made with ground beef, but this vegetarian version using lentils is just as delicious and packed with protein!

This is vegetarian and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 45 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 15.

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Vegetarian Sloppy Joes

Cooking Method: Saute, Simmer Cuisine: American Courses: Dinner, Lunch, Main Dish Recipe Keys: High Protein Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 25 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 45 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1400

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 teaspoon Olive Oil
• 1 medium Onion
• 1 medium Green Bell Pepper
• 2 clove Garlic
• 1 medium Carrot
• 1 can Canned Lentils
• 1 cup Tomato Sauce
• ¹⁄₄ cup Ketchup
• 1 tablespoon Brown Sugar
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
• 1 teaspoon Chili Powder
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Ground Cumin
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Black Pepper
• 4 piece Hamburger Buns

Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, green bell pepper, garlic, and carrot. Cook until vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
2. Add canned lentils, tomato sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine.
3. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. While the mixture is simmering, toast the hamburger buns.
5. Serve the lentil mixture on the toasted buns and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 8g13%

Total Carbohydrate 55g19%

Sugars 12g

Protein 12g24%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.