So good youll be licking the plate.
You won’t miss the meat!
If you grew up in the 90’s, you probably remember Adam Sandler’sode to lunch ladiesaround the world.
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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 likethe red lentils used for dal.
If you don’t have green lentils, you might use brown lentils as well.
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But that aside, serving these in traditional sloppy joe fashion is the way to go.
Then pile on the sloppy joe mixture, pickles, and top bun.
How To Store Leftovers
Sloppy joe leftovers can be stored in the fridge for a few days.
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Reheat in a skillet over low heat.
Add a splash of water as they reheat to make the mix nice and saucy again.
you might also freeze leftovers for up to three months.
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It all seems like a slightly sweet and tangy mix in a sauce.
Once I got them to try a tiny bite, they were all in on it.
Neither of my kids are big on messy meals.
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They want their food to be very separated.
Lentil slop, sloppy joes for the win!
Drain lentils and set aside.
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add onion, green pepper, carrots, and garlic.
Sprinkle with a pinch of salt and pepper.
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Cook until vegetables soften, 5-6 minutes.
Simmer the mixture for a few minutes to combine flavors.
Taste and adjust seasonings to your liking.
It will probably need a pinch of salt and pepper.
Toast your buns and add thinly sliced red onions to the bottom half of the bun.
Top with 1/3 to 1/2 cup of the sloppy joe filling.
Add pickles and eat immediately.
Reheat sloppy joe mixture gently over the stove with a splash of water.
Spoon it atop a baked sweet potato for lunch the next day if desired!
