The Best Lentil Sloppy Joes

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Ingredients 

2 slices GF bread (see note*)
Lentil bolognaise:

  • 1 tbs olive oil
  • 1 small red onion
  • 1 1/2 cups cooked dark green lentils- either cooked from dried or tinned (important to use lentils that hold their shape stay firm once cooked)
  • 1 small tin (200g) chopped tomatoes
  • 1-2 cloves garlic or ¼ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp chipotle sauce or other flavourings to taste (e.g Cajun mix)

Quick cheese drizzle:

  • 1 tsp ground chia
  • 2 tbs nutritional yeast
  • Pinch mustard powder
  • Scant ¼ cup ‘milk’


*For the bread I used my flatbread recipe and halved each of the 2 flatbreads to make 4 slices.

Method 

To make the lentil sloppyjoe’s,

  •  saute the onion for 5 minutes until softening. Add all remaining and simmer for 5 mins.
  • Either use my flatbread recipe or your own bread variation. Or serve over polenta sliced as per this bruschetta.

To make a cheesey drizzle, 

  • mix all ingredients together to form a thick smooth paste.
  • Layer up the lentil mix over the bread and top with the sauce.