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Lentil Sloppy Jill's

lentil sloppy jill's

When the weather turns cold, this is the kind of meal that earns a permanent place in rotation. Lentil Sloppy Jills are rich, smoky, and deeply satisfying, built from green lentils, tomato purée, onion, garlic, and warming spices.

They come together quickly, use pantry staples, and make enough for leftovers the next day. Spoon the hearty mixture onto whole-grain buns, pile on fresh greens, and prepare for a properly messy, two-handed dinner.

Simple ingredients. Big flavor. The kind of comfort food that makes plant-based eating feel easy to stick with.

Lentil Sloppy Jill's

Some meals just belong in cold weather. These Lentil Sloppy Jills are thick, smoky, and spooned generously onto whole-grain buns with crisp greens. Made from green lentils, tomato purée, onion, garlic, and warm spices, they come together fast and reheat beautifully the next day.

Author
Plant Strong Team
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
15 minutes
Servings
4
Category

Dinner

Ingredients

  • 3 cups cooked green lentils
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (15-oz) can tomato purée
  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • ¼ cup barbecue sauce, or to taste
  • Whole-grain hamburger buns
  • Romaine, arugula, or greens of choice

Directions

  1. In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté the onion and garlic until soft and fragrant, about 4–5 minutes.
  2. Add the cooked lentils and stir to warm through.
  3. Pour in the tomato purée and stir until well combined.
  4. 4Add smoked paprika, chili powder, and barbecue sauce. Stir and reduce heat.
  5. Simmer 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened and rich. Adjust seasoning to taste.
  6. 6Spoon generously onto whole-grain buns and top with fresh greens. Serve warm and messy.

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