SLOPPY JOES

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

  • 1/8 tsp cayenne powder (optional)

  • 2 cloves of garlic

  • 1/4 onion

  • 1/2 red bell pepper

  • 1/2 green bell pepper

  • 15 oz cooked lentils (400 g)

  • 1 1/2 cup tomato sauce (250 g)

  • 2 tbsp tamari or soy sauce

  • 2 tbsp tomato paste

  • 1 tbsp cane, coconut or brown sugar

  • 2 tsp garlic powder

  • 2 tsp onion powder

  • 1 tsp sweet paprika

  • 1/8 tsp ground black pepper

  • 6 whole wheat hamburger buns (optional), use gluten-free if needed

Instructions

  1. Heat the oil in a frying pan and add the veggies (chopped) and the cayenne powder. Cook over medium-high heat until golden brown, stirring occasionally. Add more oil or water if needed (we added 2 tbsp of water).

  2. Add the rest of the ingredients, stir and cook for about 10 minutes or until the sauce thickens.

  3. We usually heat the buns in the oven, a frying pan or toasted, but it’s up to you.

  4. Serve the filling over the buns, add your favorite veggies (we added some red cabbage, carrot, fresh chili peppers and avocado slices) and enjoy.