Sweet Potato Lentil Sloppy Joes
A simply easy dish that uses simple ingredients, and is ready to enjoy in about 45 minutes.
Ingredients
- 2 Cups Water This is to cook the lentils in.
- 1 Cup Lentils Brown/Green lentils work the best.
- 1 Fresh Onion You can also use powdered or minced onion.
- 1 Tbsp Minced Garlic 3 fresh garlic cloves or garlic powder can be used.
- 1 to 1 1/2 lbs. Sweet Potatoes or Yams This is about 2 to 3 cups of sweet potatoes.
- 1 Tbsp Yellow Mustard Any variety of mustard will work.
- 1 15oz. Can Diced Tomatoes
- 1 Cup Tomato Sauce
- 2 Tbsp Real Maple Syrup
- 1 tsp Smoked Paprika
- 1 tsp Sriracha
- Salt and Pepper to taste.
Instructions
- Rinse and drain the lentils.
- Add water to a medium sized saucepan and pour in the rinsed lentils.
- Cook at a medium high heat, to a boil, turn heat down to a medium low and let simmer until tender.
- Once the lentils are done, remove from heat.
- While the lentils are cooking, add enough oil to cover the bottom of a 12 inch skillet.
- Clean and dice the onion and sweet potato into bite sized pieces, add to the oiled skillet.
- Add in the garlic and cook at a medium heat, stirring frequently until the sweet potatoes are tender.
- Once done, turn down to a low heat and season the potatoes with the smoked paprika, salt, pepper, and stir until well combined.
- Pour in the tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, mustard, sriracha, maple syrup, and continue to cook at a low heat.
- Next, drain any extra liquid from the cooked lentils before adding to the skillet of sweet potatoes.
- Stir until everything is combined, turn off the heat, and serve.
- Serve your Sloppy Joes on a bun with your favorite vegan cheese or top a bed of rice with sliced avocados.
- Enjoy!