Vegetarian Sloppy Joes
Minutes Prep time: 10
Minutes Total time: 30
Servings: 8
Difficulty: easy
Minutes Prep time: 10
Minutes Total time: 30
Servings: 8
Difficulty: easy
1 cup dry brown lentils, sorted, rinsed
4 cups water
1 cup finely chopped carrot
1 can (15 oz each) Manwich® Original Sloppy Joe Sauce
1 tablespoon firmly packed brown sugar
8 whole wheat hamburger buns
Nutrition information
Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
---|---|---|
Calcium | 57 mg | 6% |
Carbohydrate | 42 g | 14% |
Cholesterol | 0 | |
Total Fat | 2 g | 4% |
Iron | 3 mg | 15% |
Calories | 245 kcal | 12% |
Sodium | 560 mg | 23% |
Protein | 12 g | 25% |
Saturated Fat | 0 | |
Sugars | 10 g | 1% |
Vitamin C | 2 mg | 3% |
Combine lentils and water in large saucepan. Cover; bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Meanwhile, chop carrot and add to lentils when they come to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook 20 minutes or until lentils are tender. Drain.
Stir in Sloppy Joe sauce and brown sugar; simmer 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Place about 1/2 cup lentil mixture on each bun bottom and close with top. Serve immediately.
Extra Sloppy Joe mixture can be frozen in freezer container or freezer bag for up to 1 month. Thaw, reheat thoroughly and enjoy on buns.
Vegetarian Sloppy Joes