Sloppy Garden Joes

Get ready to elevate your weeknight dinner game with these delicious and wholesome Sloppy Garden Joes! Bursting with vibrant flavors and packed with plant-based goodness, this twist on a comfort food classic swaps out ground beef for a hearty mix of sautéed vegetables and protein-rich lentils. Simmered in a savory tomato-based sauce infused with smoky paprika, chili powder, and a touch of sweetness, every bite delivers a satisfying balance of flavors. Perfectly spooned onto toasted whole grain buns, this recipe is ideal for vegetarians, families, or anyone craving a healthier take on sloppy joes. Quick to prepare in under 40 minutes and serving six portions, Sloppy Garden Joes are the ultimate way to combine nutrition, taste, and convenience in one irresistible meal.

Nutriscore Rating: 79/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 1 medium bell pepper (any color), diced
• 1 medium zucchini, diced
• 1 medium carrot, shredded
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1.5 cups cooked lentils
• 15 ounces canned crushed tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 6 pieces whole grain hamburger buns

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or pan over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the diced onion, bell pepper, zucchini, and shredded carrot to the pan. Sauté for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables soften.

Step 3

Add the minced garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Step 4

Stir in the cooked lentils, crushed tomatoes, and tomato paste. Mix well to combine.

Step 5

Add the soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper to the pan. Stir thoroughly to incorporate the seasonings.

Step 6

Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened.

Step 7

Toast the hamburger buns if desired.

Step 8

Spoon the Sloppy Garden Joe mixture onto the bottom halves of the buns, then top with the remaining bun halves.

Step 9

Serve warm and enjoy your Sloppy Garden Joes!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1754.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2146.7

Total Fat 52.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 7.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 4528.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 364.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 66.2g	0%
Total Sugars 82.8g
Protein 83.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 897.4mg	0%
Iron 29.6mg	0%
Potassium 4745.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 21.0%

Protein: 14.7%

Carbs: 64.3%