Garbanzo Chickpea Sloppy Joes‼‼

Worcestershire sauce

🥗Healthier: coconut aminos

💰Cheaper: soy sauce

Coconut aminos is lower in sodium and gluten-free.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: maple syrup

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Maple syrup adds flavor while maintaining sweetness.

hamburger buns

🥗Healthier: whole grain buns

💰Cheaper: white bread

Whole grain buns provide more fiber.

Cook lentils in a pot of boiling water until tender, about 20-25 minutes.

Drain lentils and set aside.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onion and green bell pepper; sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add tomato sauce, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, mustard, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper; mix well.

Simmer the mixture for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally until thickened.

Fold in the cooked lentils and heat through for another 5 minutes.

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Serve the lentil mixture on hamburger buns.

Cooking Techniques

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