Tender lentils are simmered in a zesty homemade sloppy joe sauce and piled high on hamburger roll! They’re easy to make and use mainly pantry ingredients that you likely have on hand!
Pantry Ingredients
No need to make a special trip to the grocery store, you likely have most of the ingredients for this recipe on hand! This meatless main has all of the flavors found in a traditional sloppy joe recipe but replaces the ground beef with lentils. This dish happens to be vegetarian (with a couple simple swaps) but meat lovers rave over it just the same. The sauce is zesty and delicious while the lentils make this hearty and filling and the whole thing comes together in no time at all!
Ingredients
LENTILS This recipe calls for dried brown lentils but you can easily sub in whatever lentils you have on hand. While the texture may differ slightly they’ll all work just fine. If using canned lentils, be sure to skip the boiling (and the broth) and to drain them well. Canned vs Dry When replacing dried lentils with canned lentils, remember that 1 cup of dried lentils equals approximately 2 cups of canned or cooked lentils. SAUCE This tangy sauce combines a handful of condiments you are likely to have in your fridge already. Variations: If you’re running low on prepared mustard, try swapping in dijon or brown mustard. Out of ketchup? Tomato sauce makes a great replacement! BUNS Serve on hamburger buns, dinner rolls, or even slices of bread if that is what you have on hand. It’s also great over cooked brown rice or pasta!
How to Cook Lentil Sloppy Joes
Scoop onto hamburger buns, top with sliced onions, tomatoes, or a dollop of sour cream and serve immediately!
Easy Variations
Add Meat: Add 1/2 pound of cooked ground beef and reduce broth and lentils by half. Slow Cooker: Combine all ingredients in the slow cooker (no need to precook lentils), increasing broth to 2 cups. Cook on high for 4-5 hours or low for 8-10 hours. To thicken, allow to cook on high 30 minutes with lid removed if needed. Seasonings: Add taco seasoning or extra chili powder into the lentil mixture.
Serve With…
Spoon over baked sweet potato fries or baked potatoes and top with cheese Serve or rice or pasta Serve in buns, rolls or serve over bread
Add in a fresh side salad, classic coleslaw or creamy carrot salad!
Easy Lentil Recipes
Instant Pot Lentil Soup – easy healthy soup Easy Lentil Shepherd’s Pie – twist on a classic Homemade Lentil Soup – hearty & budget-friendly Easy Lentil Soup – just 5 ingredients Homemade Lentil Chili – ready in under an hour!
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