Vegan Bbq Lentil Sloppy Joes
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup dry small brown lentils, picked through and rinsed
- 1 cup water
- 2 cup vegetable broth
- 3 tablespoons tomato sauce
- 1 medium yellow onion, small dice
- 1 green bell pepper, small dice
- 1 celery rib, small dice
- 2 tablespoons garlic, finely minced
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tablespoon tamari
- 1/2 teaspoon liquid smoke
- 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
- 3 tablespoons + 1 teaspoon organic maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon molasses
- sloppy joes seasonings/spices:
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoon dried minced onion flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika
- 1 1/2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- buns or wraps
- sweet and tangy vinegar coleslaw
Preparation
In the meantime, measure out all the dry spices into a small bowl, mix well
Set aside
In a large ceramic/enamel-lined dutch oven, skillet, or similar stock pot, add the onion, green bell pepper and celery; sauté over medium heat
Place the lid on the pot until they begin to softened, approximately 5 to 7 minutes
Add a tablespoon or so of water or broth if they start to stick and/or to prevent burning
Add the minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds, add the dry spices (sweet paprika, smoked paprika, cumin, chili powder, ground mustard, onion powder, garlic powder, dried minced onion flakes, black pepper and sea salt), sauté to release their fragrance, about 30 seconds to one minute
Then add the water, tamari, liquid smoke, tomato sauce, molasses, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, and cooked lentils; bring to boil, then immediately lower to a simmer
Simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally until the mixture is thick
Enjoy
