Vegetarian Sloppy Joes
This vegetarian version of beloved beef sloppy joes boasts loads of fiber (~11g/serv) and overall great macros for only 147 calories.
Ingredients
4 cups water
2 cups (1 16oz bag) green lentils
2 Tbsp olive oil
1 medium white or yellow onion, minced
2 Tbsp garlic powder
1 medium bell pepper, diced
Sea salt and black pepper (to taste)
2 (15-ounce) cana tomato sauce
2 Tbsp brown sugar
2 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
2 tsp chilli powder
1 tsp ground cumin
1 pinch regular paprika
Cooking Instructions
Cook the lentils: Rinse 1 cup green lentils and place them in a pot with 4 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 15 minutes, or until the lentils are tender but not mushy and most of the water has been absorbed.
Sauté the vegetables: While the lentils cook, heat a large pan over medium heat and drizzle with olive oil. Add 1 cup chopped onion and 1 cup chopped bell pepper (any color) and sauté until softened. Season with garlic powder and black pepper.
Add the sauces and seasonings: Stir in 1 can tomato sauce, 1–2 tsp brown sugar, 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce, and any remaining seasonings. Cook together for 2–3 minutes to combine flavors.
Combine lentils and vegetables: Add the cooked lentils to the pan. Reduce heat to low, cover, and let simmer for 5–10 minutes so the flavors meld.
Serve: Enjoy warm as a hearty, protein-packed dish on its own or as a side.
Meal Prep Serving instructions
If you’re using this recipe for meal prep and tracking macros, divide the finished dish evenly into 5 containers. Each portion will be approximately 220g.
Macros
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Macros -
147calories | 10g protein | 25g carbohydrates | 4g fat
Please note: the macros provided are an estimate.Results may vary slightly depending on your methods and ingredients. If you follow the recipe exactly and use the same ingredients, your macros should be very close to the numbers listed.