Lentil 'Sloppy Joes'
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Prep time 10mins
Cook time 20mins
Serves or Makes: 6-8
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For the Lentils
ingredients
- 5-6 cups water
- 2 cups brown lentils
- 1/2 cup red lentils
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 3/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 cups chopped red onion
- 1 cup small diced celery
- 1 cup small diced bell pepper
- 4 tablespoons freshly minced ginger
- 4 tablespoons minced garlic
- 2 (14.5 ounce) cans Muir Glen Stewed Tomatoes
- 1/4 cup soy sauce, or tamari
- 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
- 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
- 1-2 tablespoons date paste, or maple syrup
- 2-3 teaspoons sabal oelek, or asian garlic sauce
- Black pepper, freshly cracked, to taste
- Parsley, for serving
To Make the Lentils
Method
Step 1
Place water, lentils, bay leaves, salt, garlic powder, onion powder and cayenne in a stock pot. Bring to boil, reduce heat to low and simmer until cooked (not mushy), about 10-15 minutes. If lentils taste done, and water remains, strain extra water.
Step 2
Sauté onion and celery in hot pan with a little water to prevent sticking, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add in pepper, ginger and garlic and sauté for a few more minutes. Add in lentils, tomatoes, soy sauce, lime juice, vinegar, and spices. Sauté until cooked through, about 5 minutes. Top with some fresh parsley.
Step 3
Serve atop salad, rice, as a lettuce wrap (use bib lettuce), or on slider rolls.