BBQ Lentil Sloppy Joes (Print Version)
Hearty plant-based sloppy joes with protein-rich lentils and savory BBQ flavors, made easily in a pressure cooker.
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
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1 yellow onion, diced
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1 medium carrot, diced
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 cup dry brown lentils
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2 1/2 cups water
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1 6-ounce can tomato paste
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3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
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2 tablespoons blackstrap molasses
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2 tablespoons applesauce
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1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
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1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder
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1 teaspoon mustard
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1 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon black pepper
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1/2 teaspoon paprika
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Dash of ground cayenne
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4 whole wheat hamburger buns
→ Optional Toppings
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Red cabbage
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Red onion
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Lettuce
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Avocado
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Mustard
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Ketchup
# Steps to Follow:
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Set the pressure cooker to the sauté function on medium heat for 15 minutes. Add olive oil and allow it to heat.
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Add diced onion and cook for 5 minutes, stirring often. Add diced carrot and continue cooking for 8 minutes, stirring frequently, until tender. Add minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes.
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Turn off the sauté function. Add lentils, water, tomato paste, apple cider vinegar, molasses, applesauce, garlic powder, onion powder, mustard, salt, pepper, paprika, and cayenne to the pot. Stir to combine.
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Lock the lid, ensuring the valve is set to the sealed position. Select the beans function and adjust the timer to 20 minutes on high pressure. Start the cooking process.
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After cooking, let the pressure cooker sit for 5 minutes. Turn the valve to venting to release steam. Once the float valve drops, carefully open the lid.
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Spoon the lentil mixture onto whole wheat buns. Add optional toppings and condiments as desired before serving.
# Additional Notes:
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Use gluten-free buns if you have a gluten allergy.