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BBQ Lentil Sloppy Joes Recipe - Vegan
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5 from 4 votes

BBQ Lentil Sloppy Joes

Quick homemade barbecue sauce gives these lentil sloppy joes a ton of flavor. You can also substitute 1 1/2 cups of your favorite bottled barbecue sauce plus 1/4 cup water.
Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 1 cup green or brown lentils
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 onion diced
  • 1 green bell pepper diced
  • ¾ cup ketchup
  • ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
  • ¼ cup water
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce*
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 4 hamburger buns
  • 4 slices GO VEGGIE Vegan Cheddar Flavor Singles

Instructions

  • Add the lentils and two cups of water to a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer. Cover and cook 25 minutes, or until the water is absorbed and the lentils begin to soften.
  • Meanwhile, heat the oil in another pan. Add the onion and bell pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes, or until softened. add the ketchup, vinegar, water, syrup, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, and cayenne pepper. Season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer.
  • Add the partially cooked lentils to the sauce and simmer 10 minutes, or until soft. Adjust cayenne, salt, and pepper to taste.
  • Divide the lentils among the rolls; top each with a GO VEGGIE cheddar single.

Notes

*Traditional Worcestershire sauce has anchovies in it, so be sure to look for a vegan version if that's important to you. I use this one.