Vegan Sloppy Joes
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A plant-based take on a childhood classic, with lentils simmered in a sweet and smoky tomato sauce and served on a bun. Quick, easy, and satisfying for vegans and meat-eaters alike.
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Nutrition & ingredients
Ingredients
serves 4- ½ cup dry brown or green lentils
- 1 ⅓ cup water
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion (diced)
- 1 orange or red bell pepper (diced)
- 3 cloves of garlic (minced)
- 1 cup diced mushrooms
- 1 15 oz can tomato sauce
- 2 Tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 Tablespoon vegan Worcestershire sauce
- 1 Tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground pepper
- 4 whole grain buns (toasted)
- Toppings: onions (pickles and/or coleslaw)
At a glance
PER SERVING · TIME 40M
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Complete estimate · 100% of estimated mass resolved
All countable ingredients resolved. Figures are per serving.
- Prep
- 10m
- Cook
- 30m
- Sodium
- 894mg
- Total sugar
- 19g
Added sugar is not shown when one or more ingredients lack reliable added-sugar evidence.
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving.
Vitamins & minerals
- Potassium
- 887mg
- Calcium
- 145mg
- Iron
- 6mg
Estimated from ingredients; USDA coverage varies by food.
- PREP
- 10M
- SODIUM
- 894MG
- ESTIMATE
- COMPLETE
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.