Recipe: Lentil Sloppy JoesDescription: A hearty and savory vegetarian version of the classic sloppy joe, featuring lentils as a protein-packed filling.Serves: 4 people Total Time: 40Difficulty: Easy to follow Ingredients needed: 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 piece bell pepper, 1 piece carrot, 240 g black lentils, 400 g canned diced tomatoes, 2 tablespoon tomato paste, 1 tablespoon chili powder, 0.5 teaspoon salt, 0.5 teaspoon black pepper, 4 piece burger buns, 1 cup arugulaInstructions: In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add 1 chopped bell pepper and 1 chopped carrot, cooking until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in 1 cup of cooked black lentils and 1 can of canned diced tomatoes (about 400 g), along with 2 tablespoons of tomato paste and 1 tablespoon of chili powder. Mix well and let it simmer for about 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve the lentil mixture on burger buns and top with fresh arugula if desired.Perfect for: Meal planning, weekly preparation, home cooking Tags: American, vegetarian, vegan, dairy-free, sandwichThis Lentil Sloppy Joes recipe is designed for easy meal planning and preparation. It serves 4 people and can be made in 40 minutes. Great for weekly meal prep and family dinners.
American
vegetarian
vegan
dairy-free
sandwich

Lentil Sloppy Joes

A hearty and savory vegetarian version of the classic sloppy joe, featuring lentils as a protein-packed filling.

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Prep: 15 min
Cook: 25 min
Serves: 4
August 8, 2025
Lentil Sloppy Joes - delicious recipe with step-by-step cooking instructions
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Ingredients
For 4 servings
1 tablespoonolive oil
1bell pepper

chopped

1carrot

chopped

0.5 poundsblack lentils

cooked

0.9 poundscanned diced tomatoes
2 tablespoonstomato paste
1 tablespoonchili powder
0.5 teaspoonssalt
0.5 teaspoonsblack pepper
4 piecesburger buns
1 cuparugula
Optional

for topping

Instructions
Follow these steps to create your dish
1

In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add 1 chopped bell pepper and 1 chopped carrot, cooking until softened, about 5 minutes.

2

Stir in 1 cup of cooked black lentils and 1 can of canned diced tomatoes (about 400 g), along with 2 tablespoons of tomato paste and 1 tablespoon of chili powder. Mix well and let it simmer for about 10 minutes.

3

Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve the lentil mixture on burger buns and top with fresh arugula if desired.

Nutrition Information (per serving)
Approximate values based on ingredients
372
Calories
6.1g
Fat
63.2g
Carbs
21g
Protein
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