These Vegan Sloppy Joes are made with green lentils and a spice blend so good you’ll be licking the plate. You won’t miss the meat! Great make-ahead or freezer meal, too.
If you grew up in the 90’s, you probably remember Adam Sandler’s ode to lunch ladies around the world. I’ve been unable to eat or make sloppy joes ever since without singing that refrain, and my kids actually think I’m pretty funny for once!
Traditional sloppy joes aren’t hard to make, but it turns out it’s even easier to make a good vegan sloppy joe than it is to make one with beef! And it’s all thanks to one secret ingredient…
THE SECRET TO VEGAN SLOPPY JOES
Green lentils!
Besides being super healthy, green lentils (also known as French lentils, or Puy lentils) are a great substitute for beef in sloppy joes. They cook up beautifully and have just the right texture and structure to be piled high on a bun. They also won’t turn mushy like the red lentils used for dal.
If you don’t have green lentils, you can use brown lentils as well.
