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Cajun Spiced Vegan Sloppy Joes with Red Lentils, Carrots, Zucchini
Ingredients
- Red lentil¾ cups
- Oil1 tsp
- Garlic4 cloves
- Onion · sliced½
- Bell pepper1
- Carrot · shredded1 cup
- Zucchini1
- Smoked paprika2 tsp
- Cayenne pepper¼ tsp
- Garlic powder¼ tsp
- Onion powder¼ tsp
- Oregano · dried½–1 tsp
- Thyme · dried½ tsp
- Chipotle pepper or cumin for smokier flavor½ tsp
- Worcestershire sauce2 tbsp
- Tomato paste3 oz
- Ketchup¼ cups
- Salt¾ tsp
- Sugar
- Lemon1 dash
- Soy sauce
- Burger bun
- Lettuce
Instructions
- Rinse and drain the red lentils, then simmer them in a saucepan with the water and a good pinch of salt over medium heat for 8 to 10 minutes, until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook for 2 minutes, until golden.
- Add the chopped onion and bell pepper and cook for 3 minutes, stirring now and then.
- Add the shredded carrots, zucchini, spices, a good dash of salt and black pepper. Cook for 3 to 6 minutes, depending on how much moisture the vegetables give off.
- Stir in the lentils, herbs and spices, Worcestershire sauce, tomato paste, ketchup and salt. Cook for 1 minute.
- Taste and adjust salt, heat and seasoning. Add maple for sweetness and lemon for tang if you like.
- Cover and cook for another minute, or longer, until the mixture is no longer too wet. Remove from heat and rest a few minutes before serving.
- Toast the buns or tortillas, layer on greens and the sloppy mix, and top with onions or other crunchy vegetables.
Summarized from Vegan Richa's video. Watch it for the details.
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