Vegetarian Classic Sloppy Joe Meat

Transform your comfort food game with this hearty and flavorful Vegetarian Classic Sloppy Joe Meat recipe, a plant-based twist on the beloved American classic! Packed with protein-rich red lentils, sautéed onions, and green bell peppers, this recipe delivers the same savory, smoky, and slightly sweet flavors you adore in a sloppy joe. A medley of seasonings, including smoked paprika, chili powder, and cumin, combined with tomato paste, Worcestershire, and soy sauce, creates a robust, mouthwatering filling that’s easy to prepare in just 40 minutes. Perfectly piled onto soft, toasted burger buns, this vegetarian sloppy joe is an irresistible crowd-pleaser that even meat lovers will enjoy. Whether you're looking for a quick weeknight dinner or a party-friendly dish, this recipe is your go-to for wholesome, satisfying comfort food.

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium, finely chopped yellow onion
• 1 medium, finely chopped green bell pepper
• 3 cloves, minced garlic
• 1 cup, dried red lentils
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 0.5 teaspoon cumin
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 6 burger buns

Directions

Step 1

Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the chopped onion and green bell pepper. Sauté for 5-7 minutes, or until the onion becomes translucent.

Step 3

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

Step 4

Rinse the red lentils under running water and add them to the pan.

Step 5

Pour in the vegetable broth, bringing the mixture to a gentle boil.

Step 6

Once boiling, reduce heat to low and let it simmer for about 15 minutes, or until the lentils are tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed.

Step 7

Stir in the tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, brown sugar, smoked paprika, chili powder, cumin, black pepper, and salt.

Step 8

Continue to cook and stir for 5 more minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.

Step 9

Toast the burger buns if desired.

Step 10

Spoon a generous portion of the lentil mixture onto the bottom half of each bun, cover with the top half, and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1286.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1507.0

Total Fat 40.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 5.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.2g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 4247.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 231.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 35.3g	0%
Total Sugars 46.1g
Protein 50.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 428.5mg	0%
Iron 20.0mg	0%
Potassium 2835.6mg	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: 24.3%

Protein: 13.5%

Carbs: 62.2%