5 from 4 votes

Lentil Sloppy Joes

By: Julia Pacheco
Lentil sloppy joes are a hearty, plant-based twist on the classic—savory, saucy, and piled high on toasted buns.
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 35 minutes
Total: 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
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Ingredients 

  • 2 cups dry lentils
  • 4 cups water
  • 1 tbs olive oil
  • ½ yellow onion, diced
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • ⅕ oz tomato sauce
  • ½ cup water
  • 1 tbs low sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tbs brown sugar
  • 2 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 6 Hamburger Buns

Instructions 

  • Rinse the lentils well.
  • To a large pot add the water and the lentils let simmer stirring occasionally covered for 20-30 minutes or until your desired tenderness, strain the liquid out.
  • To a saute pan add the oil over medium heat once hot add in the onion stir and let saute for 4-5 minutes. Once onion starts to get soft add in the tomato sauce, soy sauce, brown sugar, and all of the seasonings stir well. Add in the strained lentils and stir let simmer for 10 minutes stirring occasionally. Serve in hamburger buns and enjoy!

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Nutrition

Calories: 392kcal | Carbohydrates: 66g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 1109mg | Potassium: 727mg | Fiber: 21g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 463IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 117mg | Iron: 7mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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About Julia Pacheco

Hello, I’m Julia Pacheco, and I’m so glad you’re here! I’m a published cookbook author with a passion for creating delicious, budget-friendly meals. My blog focuses on recipes that are accessible and enjoyable, because I truly believe in the power of food to heal, inspire, and bring people together. From early lessons in the kitchen with my mom to navigating life on WIC and food stamps, I’ve learned the value of making every meal count. Cooking has been my creative outlet, a way to connect with others, and it even helped me land my dream job.

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2 Comments

  1. Alana says:

    Hi! I’ve been trying your meals and am pretty happy at the speed and cheapness of them. Just so you know the recipe is wrong on here, it says 1/5oz tomato sauce and I believe you meant 15oz.

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  2. Pamela says:

    Thank you for the recipes. Your baby is so beautiful. Just a quick question? Does it make a difference what color lentils you use in this recipe? I get mine in the bulk section at Winco and I’d love to know if any color will work. Thank you so much.

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