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Lentil Sloppy Joes

60 Mins

Ingredients

1 1/4 Cup Water, divided

2 Cup Vegetable Broth

3 Tablespoons + 1 Cup Tomato Sauce, divided

3/4 Cup Dry Small Brown Lentils, rinsed (About 2 Cups Cooked)

1 Teaspoon Onion Powder

1 Teaspoon Garlic Powder

2 Tablespoon Dried Minced Onion Flakes

1/2 Teaspoon Sweet Paprika

1 1/2 Teaspoons Smoked Paprika

1/4 Teaspoon Cumin

2 Teaspoons Chili Powder

1/2 Teaspoon Ground Mustard Powder

1 Teaspoon Sea Salt

1/4 Teaspoon Black Pepper

Olive Oil

1 Medium Yellow Onion, finely diced

1 Green Bell Pepper, finely diced

1 Celery Rib, finely diced

2 Tablespoons Garlic, minced

1 Tablespoon Low-Sodium Soy Sauce

1/2 Teaspoon Liquid Smoke

2 Teaspoons Apple Cider Vinegar

3 Tablespoons Maple Syrup or Honey

1 Tablespoon Molasses

Martin’s Sandwich Potato Rolls

Prepared Vinegar-Based Coleslaw

Serves: 4-5

Directions

Step 1

Add 1 cup water, 2 cups vegetable broth, and 3 Tablespoons tomato sauce to a medium-sized stock pot, and stir to combine. Add ¾ cup dry lentils and stir again to combine. Bring to a boil over high heat, then place the lid on the pot and lower heat to simmer for 25-40 minutes, until the lentils are tender. Drain and discard the liquid, set lentils aside. (Alternatively, you can cook the lentils in an instant pot/pressure cooker at high pressure for 14 minutes.)

Step 2

Meanwhile, mix together the dry seasonings/spices (onion powder, garlic powder, dried minced onion flakes, paprika, cumin, chili powder, ground mustard, sea salt, and black pepper) in a small bowl and set aside.

Step 3

In a large Dutch oven or stock pot, add the finely diced onion, green pepper, and celery; sauté in olive oil over medium heat. Place the lid on the pot until veggies appear soft and translucent, about 5-7 minutes. Add a tablespoon or so of water or broth if they start to stick and/or to prevent burning.

Step 4

Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds, then add the combined dry spices (from step #2), and sauté for 1 minute to release their fragrance.

Step 5

Add 1 cup tomato sauce, ¼ cup water, soy sauce, liquid smoke, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup or honey, molasses, and cooked lentils (from step #1); bring to boil. Lower heat and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally until the mixture is thickened.

Step 6

Serve immediately atop Martin’s Sandwich Potato Rolls, with vinegar-based coleslaw.