Description
These BBQ Lentil Sloppy Joes are a delicious, plant-based twist on a classic comfort food favorite. Hearty brown lentils are cooked in a savory and slightly sweet barbecue sauce, then served on whole wheat buns with your favorite toppings. Easy to make and packed with flavor, this recipe is sure to become a new family favorite!
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon Pompeian Robust Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 1 medium carrot, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup dry brown lentils
- 2 1/2 cups water
- 1 6–ounce can tomato paste
- 3 tablespoons Pompeian Organic Apple Cider Vinegar
- 2 tablespoons blackstrap molasses
- 2 tablespoons applesauce
Seasonings:
- 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder
- 1 teaspoon mustard
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Dash of ground cayenne
For Serving:
- 4 whole wheat hamburger buns*
- Optional toppings: red cabbage, red onion, lettuce, avocado, mustard, ketchup
Instructions
- Sauté Vegetables: Set the pressure cooker to the sauté function on medium heat. Cook onion for 5 minutes, then add carrot and cook for 8 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Add Ingredients: Stir in lentils, water, tomato paste, vinegar, molasses, applesauce, and seasonings. Lock the lid and cook on high pressure for 20 minutes.
- Release Steam: Allow pressure to release naturally for 5 minutes, then manually release. Serve on buns with desired toppings.
Notes
- *Use gluten-free buns if you have an allergy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Sloppy Joe on Bun
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
