Nobody seemed to miss the meat in these Sloppy Joes. And most kids wanted seconds. I had NO idea this would be such a hit. We served them on potato hamburger buns, which were really good though whole grain buns or English Muffins would be even healthier. It's great that the recipe makes a large amount, because it will all disappear.
This is based on an idea from the popular blog "Chocolate Covered Katie" where you can find some wonderful kid-friendly recipes.
Ingredients
- 2 cans lentil soup, i.e. Progresso (drain some of the liquid out)
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1/2 cup chopped onion or leek
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 14 oz. can of tomato sauce
- 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar (some kids don’t like this so I reduced the amount)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- Hamburger buns or English Muffins, preferably whole-grain
Instructions
- In a very large skillet, saute the garlic and chopped onion until softened.
- Add the lentil soup, spices, tomato sauce, vinegar and soy sauce. Bring to a boil, and cook uncovered until thickened enough to spoon over the hamburger buns or muffins.
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1 thought on “Veggie Sloppy Joes with Lentils”
Hi Laura,
I will be at CATS in the afternoon. I can’t wait to eat EVERYTHING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Slow cooking makes it taste good. Don’t go fast. Thx, I’m not fat for real….Except for a lil chubs on the earlobe! HEY SEE YOU LATER! BYE