Plant-Based Lentil Sloppy Joe Sandwiches

Name: Plant-Based Lentil Sloppy Joe Sandwiches
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar; 1 tbsp Chili Powder; 29 oz Diced Tomatoes; 1 whole Green Bell Pepper; 6 whole Hamburger Bun; 1 tbsp Maple Syrup; 1 tbsp Olive Oil; 1 whole Red Bell Pepper; 1 cup Red Lentils; 2 cups Reduced-Sodium Vegetable Broth; 1 dash Salt & Pepper; 1 whole Shredded Carrots; 1 whole Sweet Onion; 1 tbsp Tomato Paste; 2 tsp Worcestershire Sauce; 1 tbsp Yellow Mustard; 1 whole Zucchini

Dinner 🍽️Lunch 🥪 American Vegetarian 🥦Vegan 🌱Plant-Based 🌻

Plant-Based Lentil Sloppy Joe Sandwiches deliver a hearty, saucy bite with tender red lentils simmered in tomatoes, peppers, and a gently tangy-sweet sauce. The filling balances mild heat with maple-kissed depth and a hint of vinegar brightness, perfect piled onto toasted buns. Serve for casual weeknight dinners, game-day gatherings, or anytime you want a comforting meatless classic.

Prep10 mins
Cook45 mins
Serves6
DifficultyEasy

1

Place the onion and both bell peppers in a food processor bowl; pulse until evenly chopped and uniform in size, but not liquefied.
2

Warm olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the onion-bell pepper mixture, carrot, and zucchini. Cook, stirring, until soft and heated through, 6 to 8 minutes.
3

Add the broth and lentils; bring to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the lentils are tender, about 15 minutes.
4

Stir in the tomatoes, chili powder, mustard, vinegar, maple syrup, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until thickened, about 10 minutes. Serve on buns.