Asian Style Lentil Sloppy Joe’s

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A sweet and spicy Asian-style Sloppy Joe sandwich made with lentils cooked in a flavorful homemade sauce that comes together in just 20 minutes! This twist on the classic Sloppy Joe, featuring garlic, ginger, shoyu, and sesame with a spicy slaw, is perfect for feeding guests at summer get-togethers or for a quick weeknight meal.

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Prep time: 10mins
Cook time: 10mins
Serves or Makes: 8 servings

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ingredients

For the Sloppy Joe's

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 small yellow onion, chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
  • 3 1/2 cups cooked brown lentils
  • 1 (10 ounce) can Red Gold Mild Diced Tomatoes with Green Chilies, blended
  • 2 tablespoons Red Gold Roasted Garlic Tomato Paste
  • 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
  • 1 teaspoon grated or minced garlic
  • 1/4 cup shoyu or soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
  • 1/4 cup dark brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • 8 brioche buns
  • Mayonnaise (optional), for topping
  • Slaw (below), for topping

ingredients

For the Slaw

  • 1 (8 ounce) bag slaw mix
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, adjusted to taste
  • 1 tablespoon chili crunch, adjusted to taste
  • 1/4 cup fresh chopped herbs such as cilantro, mint, or basil (optional)

Method

  • Step 1

    Prepare lentils as instructed on the package or rinse and drain if using pre-cooked lentils, and set aside.

  • Step 2

    Heat the olive oil in a large skillet.

  • Step 3

    Add the chopped onion and red bell pepper. Sauté for a few minutes until the onion is translucent.

  • Step 4

    Add garlic and ginger. Cook for another 1-2 minutes.

  • Step 5

    Add the blended diced tomatoes with green chilies, garlic paste, shoyu, sweet chili sauce, brown sugar, and sesame oil.

  • Step 6

    Simmer covered for 5 minutes, then add lentils.

  • Step 7

    Simmer for another 3-5 minutes until the Sloppy Joe mixture comes together and the flavors have melded.

  • Step 8

    Adjust seasoning to taste.

  • Step 9

    Mix together the ingredients for the slaw and adjust seasoning as necessary.

  • Step 10

    Assemble Sloppy Joe’s on brioche buns with the prepared slaw and optional mayonnaise.