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Vegetarian Sloppy Joe on a whole wheat hamburger bun on a plate
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Vegetarian Sloppy Joes

This recipe for vegetarian sloppy joes contain lentils as the base. Cooked in the crockpot it makes a delicious vegetarian meal.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time7 hours
Total Time7 hours 10 minutes
Course: Main Course
Servings: 10 servings
Author: Joanie Zisk

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups green lentils
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 red pepper diced
  • 14 ounce red beans drain and rinse - 12 - 15 ounce cans will do
  • 14 ounce garbanzo beans drain and rinse - 12 - 15 ounce cans will do
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 1/2 cups tomato sauce
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon molasses
  • 1 tablespoon mustard powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • whole wheat buns

Instructions

  • Rinse and sort the lentils. Place them into the crockpot.
  • Add to the crockpot all the remaining ingredients except for the buns.
  • Stir well. Place the top on the crockpot and cook for 3.5-4 hours on high or 7-8 hours on low.
  • After the amount of time, test to make sure the lentils are cooked through. They should have a slight al dente bite to them. If not, cover the pot again and cook for 30 minute increments and check for doneness.
  • Serve on toasted buns.