Mama may have said never play with your food, but sometimes you can’t help but get messy with your meal, especially if you’re making sloppy joes!
However, this isn’t your average (sloppy) Joe recipe.
These Lentil Sloppy Joes come packed with plant-based protein in the form of lentils, plus fiber from add-ins like corn and collard greens.
A homemade red sauce provides sweet heat without the sodium you’d get from a canned mix.
The best part – unlike its name implies, this dish requires minimal cleanup in the kitchen. Simply heat the ingredients in one skillet, give things a few good stirs and serve.
If you like things extra sloppy, pile on the toppings! Think colorful add-ons like sliced avocado, tomatoes, shredded carrots and mixed greens. (We topped ours with shredded purple cabbage and homemade pickles.)
These burgers are best served fresh but can be stored in the fridge as a make-ahead meal. Simply seal leftovers in an airtight container and reheat with a few splashes of broth or water so that the mixture doesn’t dry out.
