Slow Cooker Lentil Sloppy Joes
All the sloppy joe flavor, none of the ground beef — the lentils do the work while you're gone.
Dried lentils go into the pot as-is — no soaking, no pre-boiling. Six to eight hours later they've soaked up a smoky, tangy sauce and hold together just like the beef version would. Serve it over buns, or bread if you've got it. Nutrition is an estimate: about 180 calories and 13g protein per serving of the lentil mixture (not counting the bun).
Steps
- 1
1½ cups dried lentils
1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes
1 tbsp chili powder
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
3 cups water or broth
Bonus, if you have it:
½ diced onion
½ diced bell pepper
Combine everything in the Crock-Pot. Stir once.
- 2
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Bonus, if you have it:
2 tbsp ketchup
1 tbsp brown sugar or honey
Set to low and cook 6–8 hours, unattended.
- 3
6 hamburger buns (or bread, bagels, biscuits)
Bonus, if you have it:
shredded cheese
Ladle over buns or bread.
- 4
salt
pepper
favorite seasoning
Bonus, if you have it:
shredded carrots
shredded zucchini
Season to taste and serve.
Make it yours — a note from Taria Camerino
This easy, protein-packed sloppy joe is comforting — perfect for an evening meant for unwinding. This recipe lends itself well to adding any vegetables you have on hand too: shredded carrots, shredded zucchini. It's also vegan!