I tweaked my recipe a wee bit this time, and it turned out wonderfully! I think I've really nailed the flavor you'd look for in a traditional sloppy joe. Sides of roasted sweet potatoes and roasted broccoli, and that ever-important pickle, rounded things out.
Here's my recipe, in case you're curious:
Saute together:
1 tsp olive oil
1 small onion, (or 1/2 large,) minced
1 green pepper, minced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 tsp dried Italian seasoning
Add, bring to a boil, cover, and simmer 40 - 45 minutes:
15 ounces no-salt added tomato sauce
1 cup apple juice
1 cup green lentils (the "ordinary" kind)
When the lentils are almost done, add and continue simmering:
2 tsp soy sauce
1 tsp balsamic vinegar
1 tbsp ketchup
1 tsp (approx.) salt
Serve on whole-wheat buns or stuffed in pita. Mmmm!
What are some of your "oldie but goodie" greatest hits?
2 comments:
Looks great! I generally use TVP for this type of recipe but these look very tempting! ;)
I do a lentil spaghetti sauce that's very similar to this--it sounds great! I'd have to say my favorite oldie but goodie is good ole massaged kale salad! :)
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