Instant Pot Lentil Sloppy Joes
Hearty and smoky, these Vegan Lentil Sloppy Joes are an ideal choice for a quick dinner or an easy dish for your next barbecue.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup brown or green lentils
- 2.25 cup water
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup ketchup
- 2 tbsp dijon mustard
- ¼ cup barbecue sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar or maple syrup
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 2 tsp cumin
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp salt
Instructions
- Start by dicing the onion and garlic. Use the sauté setting in the Instant Pot to cook them until they begin to soften.
- Next, add all the remaining ingredients except the barbeque sauce. Lock the lid in place, set it to “sealing” and use the Pressure Cook setting for 10 minutes. Total cooking time is around 25 minutes after allowing the Instant Pot to reach pressure.
- If you do not have an Instant Pot, you can cook them on the stove by bringing a large pot of water to a boil, adding the lentils, then allowing to simmer covered for 25 to 30 minutes or until fully cooked.
- Once the Instant Pot is done, carefully release the pressure manually until the pressure indicator lowers. Remove the lid carefully. Stir in the barbecue sauce and stir.
- Serve these sloppy joes on buns, bread, with vegan coleslaw, or as a side dish on their own. Enjoy!
Notes
- Not Vegan? This same spice combination works great for ground beef or turkey. Just brown the meat on the stove first. Or you can add Worcestershire sauce if you want to stick with the lentils.
- Gluten-Free? Opt for a gluten-free bun and you're all set.
- Want some spice? Add 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper or diced jalapeno peppers for a bit of a kick.
Nutrition
Serving: 0.5cupCalories: 221kcalCarbohydrates: 44gProtein: 10gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.5gSodium: 716mgPotassium: 641mgFiber: 5gSugar: 17gVitamin A: 303IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 69mgIron: 5mg
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