Sweet and Savory Lentil Joes
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Recipe type: Main
Cuisine: American
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Serves: 10
 
Ingredients
  • 1 c lentils
  • 4 c water
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 bell pepper, any color
  • 1 can tomato sauce
  • 3 tbsp molasses
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 4 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • ½ tsp cumin
  • ¼ tsp sage
  • ¼ tsp basil
  • 1 can carrots, chopped
  • 6 oz baby bella mushrooms, chopped
Instructions
  1. Start 4 c of water boiling and cook lentils while making the sauce.
  2. Saute onion, bell pepper, and garlic until soft and fragrant.
  3. Add all ingredients from tomato sauce through basil. Stir and bring to low boil. Reduce heat and simmer for about ten mintues.
  4. Add chopped carrots and mushrooms and mix into the sauce and cook for about 5 minutes. If desired, you can mash the carrots and mushrooms into the sauce or leave in pieces. Add lentils and heat thoroughly until sauce is thick and sloppy.
  5. Serve on a whole wheat bun, in lettuce cups, or as a wrap. I like to top mine with a slice of cheese.
Notes
Afraid of lentils? Try with soy crumbles, TVP, or even real ground meat.
Nutrition Information
Serving size: ½ cup Calories: 129 Fat: >1g Carbohydrates: 25g Sugar: 10g Fiber: 8g Protein: 7g
Recipe by Hidden Fruits and Veggies at https://www.hiddenfruitsandveggies.com/2013/01/22/sloppy-joes/