Description
A healthy twist on classic sloppy joes using lentils in a rockpot for a nutritious and hearty meal.
Ingredients
- 1 cup dried lentils
- 2 cups water
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tbsp mustard
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 4 whole wheat buns
Instructions
- Rinse lentils and add them to the rockpot with water. Cook on high for 2-3 hours or until tender.
- Heat olive oil in a pan and sauté onion, garlic, and bell pepper until soft.
- Add tomato sauce, tomato paste, mustard, maple syrup, paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir well.
- Drain cooked lentils and mix them into the sauce. Simmer for 10 minutes.
- Toast buns lightly and spoon the lentil mixture onto each bun.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a dash of hot sauce.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Freeze the mixture for quick meals later.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Rockpot
- Cuisine: American