Healthy Recipes Ingredients Healthy Bean Recipes Healthy Lentil Recipes Lentil Sloppy Joes Be the first to rate & review! This simple recipe for slow-cooked sloppy joes is perfect for vegetarians as the traditional beef is replaced with heart-healthy lentils. By EatingWell Test Kitchen EatingWell Test Kitchen The EatingWell Test Kitchen is comprised of a group of culinary professionals who develop and test our recipes. Our recipes go through a rigorous process, which includes testing by trained recipe testers, using different equipment (e.g., gas and electric stoves) and a variety of tools and techniques to make sure that it will really work when you make it at home. Testers shop major supermarkets to research availability of ingredients. Finally, a Registered Dietitian reviews each recipe to ensure that we deliver food that's not only delicious, but adheres to our nutrition guidelines as well. Learn more about our food philosophy and nutrition parameters. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on September 19, 2023 Tested by EatingWell Test Kitchen Tested by EatingWell Test Kitchen The EatingWell Test Kitchen is comprised of a group of culinary professionals who develop and test our recipes. Our recipes go through a rigorous process, which includes testing by trained recipe testers, using different equipment (e.g., gas and electric stoves) and a variety of tools and techniques to make sure that it will really work when you make it at home. Testers shop major supermarkets to research availability of ingredients. Finally, a Registered Dietitian reviews each recipe to ensure that we deliver food that's not only delicious, but adheres to our nutrition guidelines as well. Learn more about our food philosophy and nutrition parameters. Meet the EatingWell Test Kitchen Rate PRINT Share Trending Videos Close this video player Prep Time: 15 mins Additional Time: 4 hrs Total Time: 4 hrs 15 mins Servings: 16 Yield: 16 servings Nutrition Profile: Nut-Free Dairy-Free Healthy Aging Healthy Immunity Low-Sodium Low-Fat Soy-Free High-Fiber Heart-Healthy Vegetarian Egg-Free Low-Calorie Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 2 cups lentils, rinsed and drained 1 large green bell pepper, chopped 2 medium carrots, shredded (1 cup) ¾ cup chopped onion 1 cup reduced-sodium hot-style vegetable juice or vegetable juice ¼ cup no-salt-added tomato paste 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chiles 1 tablespoon reduced-sodium Worcestershire sauce 2 teaspoons chili powder 1 teaspoon cider vinegar 2 cloves garlic, minced 3 cups water ½ cup reduced-sodium ketchup 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar (see Tip) 16 whole-wheat hamburger buns, split and toasted 1 Shredded carrot Directions In a 3 1/2- or 4-quart slow cooker stir together lentils, chopped sweet pepper, carrots, onion, vegetable juice, tomato paste, chiles, Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, vinegar, garlic and water (see Tip). Cover and cook on low-heat setting for 8 to 10 hours or on high-heat setting for 4 to 5 hours. Before serving, stir in ketchup and brown sugar. Serve lentil mixture on toasted buns. If desired, top each serving with shredded carrot. Tips Tips: If using a sugar substitute, choose from Sweet'N Low(R) Brown or Sugar Twin(R) Granulated Brown. Follow package directions to use product amount equivalent to 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar. Nutrition per Serving with Substitute: same as below, except 221 calories, 42 g carbohydrates (9 g sugar). For easy cleanup, line your slow cooker with a disposable slow cooker liner. Add ingredients as directed in recipe. Once your dish is finished cooking, spoon the food out of your slow cooker and simply dispose of the liner. Do not lift or transport the disposable liner with food inside. To make ahead: Cover and store extra lentil mixture in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 3 months. Originally appeared: Diabetic Living Magazine Rate It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 228 Calories 1g Fat 43g Carbs 11g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 16 Serving Size 1/2 cup lentil mixture and 1 bun Calories 228 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 43g 16% Dietary Fiber 10g 37% Total Sugars 10g Protein 11g 22% Total Fat 1g 2% Saturated Fat 0g 1% Vitamin A 1630IU 33% Vitamin C 18mg 20% Folate 120mcg 30% Sodium 265mg 12% Calcium 126mg 10% Iron 3mg 18% Magnesium 37mg 9% Potassium 422mg 9% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved