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Sloppy Joe (Vegan) Recipe

American · Main course · 35 min total

A hearty, plant-based twist on the classic American comfort food, featuring lentils and mushrooms in a tangy-sweet tomato sauce, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 small onion, diced
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 8 oz cremini mushrooms, finely chopped
• 1 cup cooked brown lentils (or 1 can, drained and rinsed)
• 1 cup tomato sauce
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tbsp maple syrup or brown sugar
• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 1 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp chili powder
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• 4 hamburger buns, toasted

Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and bell pepper; cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
2. Add garlic and mushrooms; cook until mushrooms release their liquid and start to brown, about 5-7 minutes.
3. Stir in lentils, tomato sauce, tomato paste, maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, smoked paprika, and chili powder. Bring to a simmer.
4. Reduce heat to low and let simmer for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
5. Serve heaped on toasted hamburger buns.

Tips

• For extra protein, add 1/2 cup cooked crumbled tofu or tempeh with the lentils.
• Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
• Serve with a side of coleslaw or sweet potato fries.

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