Slow Cooker Lentil Sloppy Joes
Slow Cooker Lentil Sloppy Joes! These vegan lentil sloppy joes are perfect for busy weeknights. Place everything in the slow cooker and dinner is ready when you are.
Equipment
Ingredients
Slow Cooker Sloppy Joes
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 cup brown lentils
- 1 15 ounces can diced tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
Coleslaw ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups shredded cabbage
- 1/4 cup vegan mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon celery salt, or 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon celery seeds
- Fresh hamburger buns to assemble
Instructions
- Add all of the lentil sloppy joe ingredients (no coleslaw ingredients yet) into the slow cooker. Mix everything together until well combined.
- Cover and cook for 3 1/2 hours on high in your slow cooker (or Instant Pot set to Slow Cook.)
- Check the lentil sloppy joes every hour or so, adding more water if necessary.
- Once the lentil sloppy joes have started cooking, you can make the coleslaw by simply combining all the ingredients in a bowl. Cover and refrigerate. You can also make this just before the lentil sloppy joes are done but leaving it to set for a while makes the flavors come together wonderfully.
- Once the lentil sloppy joes are finished cooking, serve them on fresh hamburger buns, topped with coleslaw.
Notes
Storage: The lentil sloppy joes will keep well in the refrigerator for 4 - 5 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1sandwichCalories: 328kcalCarbohydrates: 46gProtein: 14gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.3gSodium: 1045mgPotassium: 713mgFiber: 17gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 1727IUVitamin C: 45mgCalcium: 62mgIron: 5mg