Sloppy Lentil Sandwiches25m

Sloppy Lentil Sandwiches

Mild plant-based sloppy sandwiches made with canned lentils, tomato sauce, green bell pepper, and ketchup. A quick family-friendly weeknight main served on vegan hamburger buns.

10 min prep15 min cook4 servingseasy
Energy
364 calories per serving
Protein
17 g per serving
Carbs
65.3 g per serving
Fat
5.2 g per serving
Sodium
1170 mg per serving

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  • canned lentils-2 cans
  • vegan hamburger buns-4 bun
  • tomato sauce-1 can
  • yellow onion-3.44 cups
  • green bell pepper-0.5 cups
  • ketchup-0.25 cups
  • water-0.25 cups
  • yellow mustard-1 tbsp
  • olive oil-1 tbsp
  • garlic powder-1 tsp
  • salt-0.5 tsp
  • ground black pepper-0.25 tsp
1
Heat the oil
Large skillet

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Keep the skillet handle turned inward while cooking.

1 Tablespoon olive oil
2
Soften the vegetables
Large skillet
Wooden spoon

Add the onion and green bell pepper. Cook for 4 minutes, stirring often, until softened.

1/2 Cup yellow onion
1/2 Cup green bell pepper
3
Add the sauce ingredients
Large skillet
Wooden spoon

Stir in the lentils, tomato sauce, ketchup, water, mustard, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.

2 Can lentils
1 Can tomato sauce
1/4 Cup ketchup
1/4 Cup Water
1 Tablespoon yellow mustard
1 Teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 Teaspoon Salt
1/4 Teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
4
Simmer the filling
Large skillet
Wooden spoon

Simmer for 10 to 12 minutes, stirring often, until thick and saucy. Lightly mash some lentils with the spoon for a thicker texture.

Stir carefully to prevent hot sauce from splattering.

2 Can lentils
1 Can tomato sauce
1/4 Cup ketchup
1/4 Cup Water
1 Tablespoon yellow mustard
1 Teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 Teaspoon Salt
1/4 Teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
5
Warm the buns

Warm the vegan hamburger buns if desired.

4 Count hamburger buns
6
Assemble and serve
Wooden spoon

Spoon the lentil mixture onto the buns and serve warm.

Let the filling cool slightly before serving to children.

2 Can lentils
4 Count hamburger buns
7

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