Instant Pot Lentil Sloppy Joe
Earthy, comforting, and even super nourishing: this Lentil Sloppy Joes is the perfect comfort food for those colder Winter days!
Ingredients
- 12 oz dry brown lentils
- 1 medium onion diced
- 1 green pepper diced
- 2 tbsp worcestershire Vegan version, if desired
- 28 oz diced tomatoes canned, low sodium, drained
- 3-5 garlic cloves or 2 tsp dried
- 3 tsp mustard
- 2 tbsp date syrup or brown sugar, more to taste (if diet allows)
- 1 can tomato paste
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 3 cup vegetable broth low sodium
- Salt to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Sauté onion, green pepper, and garlic (if fresh) in olive oil on the saute setting of the pressure cooker. Cook until onion begins to turn translucent, ~3 minutes.
- Turn off sauté setting. Add lentils and broth. Do not add anything else yet! Salt will affect the ability for the lentils to cook.
- Close pressure cooker and seal. Cook on high pressure for 13 minutes.
- When finished, release pressure and remove lid. Switch to slow cook setting. Add all of the other ingredients and slow cook for at least ten minutes to bring out flavors.
- Serve on whole wheat hamburger buns and enjoy!
Notes
Lentils without bun:
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Instant Pot Lentil Sloppy Joe
Amount per Serving
Calories
161
% Daily Value*
Fat
1
g
2
%
Sodium
264
mg
11
%
Potassium
555
mg
16
%
Carbohydrates
37
g
12
%
Fiber
9
g
38
%
Sugar
9
g
10
%
Protein
10
g
20
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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