Ingredients
1cupgreen lentils
¼tspsalt
2tbspolive oil
1medium yellow onion,diced small
1green pepper,diced small
2small carrots,diced
3garlic cloves,minced
1tbspmild chili powder
2tsppaprika
½cupketchup
1cuptomato sauce
2tbspapple cider vinegar
2tbspbrown sugar
½cupwater
salt and pepper,to taste
buns
red onion,sliced
pickles
Preparation
Rinse the lentils well and add them to a pot along with 4 cups of water and salt.
Bring to a simmer, cover, and continue simmering for 20 to 25 minutes over low heat until lentils are tender but not mushy. Drain lentils and set aside.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, green pepper, carrots, and garlic. Sprinkle with a pinch of salt and pepper.
Cook for 5 to 6 minutes until vegetables soften. Stir in the spices, ketchup, tomato sauce, vinegar, brown sugar, half a cup of water, and reserved lentils. Stir well.
Simmer the mixture for a few minutes to combine flavors. Taste and adjust seasonings.
Toast the buns and add thinly sliced red onions to the bottom half of the bun.
Top with the vegan sloppy joe filling, then add pickles.
Serve and enjoy!
