Smoky lentil sloppy Joes demand napkins
Fitness pro and author Robin Arz贸n has a vegan lentil sloppy Joes recipe that tastes hearty and smoky, without a sugary ketchup vibe. It无毛视频檚 served on high-protein buns toasted in a warm oven. Grab some napkins, you无毛视频檒l need them.
This recipe is from the 无毛视频淚 Love Sandwiches无毛视频� chapter in my cookbook 无毛视频淓at to Hustle.无毛视频� The chapter is basically my love letter to road-trip food made healthier 无毛视频� inspired by fast-food classics, gas-station gems, and deli-counter staples that I thought I无毛视频檇 never get to eat again after going vegan.
My versions hit just as hard, especially because they无毛视频檙e loaded with plant-based protein, so your body enjoys them just as much as you do.
Traditional sloppy Joes are way too sweet and ketchup-y for my taste. I like to think my version is a little more refined 无毛视频� still hearty and meaty from the lentils, with a smoky, savory sauce that无毛视频檚 just the right amount of tangy. Serve the hearty filling on high-protein buns and watch them disappear.
Napkins definitely required.
Lentil Sloppy Joes
Servings: 4 sandwiches
2 tablespoons avocado oil
Ingredients
陆 medium white onion, diced
陆 green bell pepper, seeded and diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce
2 tablespoons coconut sugar
2 tablespoons vegan Worcestershire sauce or coconut aminos
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
陆 teaspoon red pepper flakes
陆 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 cups cooked lentils
4 high-protein burger buns, such as Hero
Directions
Preheat the oven to 200掳F. In a large skillet, heat the avocado oil over medium heat. When the oil is shimmering, add the onion, bell pepper and garlic. Cook, stirring often, until the pepper is soft, about 4 minutes.
Stir in the tomato sauce, coconut sugar, Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, salt, paprika, red pepper and black pepper. Let the mixture come to a simmer, then stir in the lentils to coat. Simmer until the lentils are warmed through and the sauce is thickened, about 5 minutes.
While the lentils are simmering, split the burger buns and arrange on the oven rack to toast. Divide the sloppy Joes mixture among the toasted buns and serve immediately.
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Robin Arz贸n is head instructor and vice president of fitness and programming at Peloton. She无毛视频檚 also a bestselling author. She lives in New York City with her husband, Drew, and their children Athena Amelia and Atlas Sage.
Excerpted from 无毛视频淓at to Hustle无毛视频� by Robin Arz贸n. Copyright (copyright) 2026 by Robin Arz贸n. Used with permission of Voracious, an imprint of Little, Brown and Company. New York, NY. All rights reserved.