These Sloppy Lentils make a tasty vegetarian sandwich, but they're great as a side dish too!
Prep time: PT5M
Cook time: PT45M
Total time: PT50M
Rating
5 stars (4 reviews)
Keywords
Sloppy Lentils, vegetarian sandwich
Ingredients
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 small onion (chopped)
1 cup brown or green lentils (rinsed and picked over)
2 cups vegetable broth
1 15-ounce can tomato sauce
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon molasses
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon tamari or soy sauce
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon mustard powder
Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)
Salt and pepper to taste
4-6 hamburger rolls (optional)
Categories
Main Course
Snack
Cuisine
American
Steps
Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until softened and just beginning to brown, 5-7 minutes. Add the lentils and broth; bring to a boil, then partially cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 20 minutes, or until the lentils are tender enough to eat, but still firm enough to hold their shape (not mushy!).
Stir in the tomato sauce, brown sugar, molasses, vinegar, tamari, tomato paste, garlic powder, mustard powder, and cayenne. Increase the heat to medium and bring to a boil. Continue to cook the lentils until the sauce has thickened, 10-15 minutes more, stirring frequently. Serve the lentils on the rolls if you're making sandwiches.
Nutitrion
Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 260 kcal
Carbohydrates: 46 g
Protein: 11 g
Fat: 4 g
Saturated Fat: 1 g
Sodium: 975 mg
Sugar: 13 g
Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
Reviews
Susan on 2022-06-21 (5 stars): We loved these! Such a nice flavour. I only had red lentils but they worked and I have lived to tell the tale. The dish is a bit smoother but it’s delicious.
AJ Ford on 2019-06-25 (5 stars): Great recipe! Easy, delicious and quick. I'm allergic to most spicy things so I cut the pepper and added another half tablespoon of brown sugar. Really nice and creative. Thank you!
Mr on 2019-02-06 (5 stars): This is a staple in our house. Has anyone done this is a crock pot? I have seen other sloppy lentil recipes for the crock pot but this ones has the best flavours. Would love to have this made ahead of dinner time rush! Kids and meat eaters all like this recipe! Winning!
