Vegan Lentil Sloppy Joes

A vegan lentil sloppy joe on a cutting board.

5 from 7 votes

Vegan Lentil Sloppy Joes are the perfect plant based vegan dinner for someone who wants a childhood classic or is transitioning to a more plant based diet. Easy to make and Top 8 Allergen Free.

Prep Time30

Cook Time10

Total Time40

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Servings: sandwiches

Calories: 326kcal

Author: Andrew Bernard

Ingredients

3 cups cooked lentils (1 cup dried cooked will give you 3 cups cooked)
1 sweet onions, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 red bell pepper (other colors work too)
1 tablespoon avocado (or olive) oil (can sub vegetable stock if oil free)
2 tsp garlic powder
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 15oz can diced tomatoes (drained)
2 tablespoon soy sauce (can use coconut aminos or no soy soy sauce)
2 teaspoon liquid smoke
1 ½ cups ketchup
¼ cup brown sugar (can sub coconut sugar)
4 teaspoon yellow mustard
1-2 tablespoon sriracha, optional only if you want it spicy
8 hamburger buns

Instructions

Cook lentils if using dried.
*We do this according to the package instructions except cook them in vegetable stock instead of water.
*Or used equal amount of canned lentils, drained and rinsed.
While lentils are cooking, chop onions, garlic, and peppers.
About 5 minutes before lentils will be done, add a small amount of oil to a skillet and saute your onions and peppers until translucent (about 2-3 minutes).
Add in the garlic for 1 more minute. Sprinkle seasonings across and stir to combine.
Add in the cooked lentils and stir very well.
Pour in canned tomatoes, soy sauce and liquid smoke. Stir together well but carefully.
Add in the ketchup, mustard, and brown sugar. If wanting it spicy, add the sriracha.
Stir and cook until the dish is heated throughout.
Take off the stove and serve on buns

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Notes

**Nutritional facts are just estimates. Please utilize your own brand nutritional values to double check against our estimates.

*Please see notes for tips and tricks

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