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Vegetarian Lentil and Sweet Potato Sloppy Joes

July 20, 2016 By takeabiteoutofboca 6 Comments

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It’s time to introduce a Sloppy Joe for my Vegetarian friends. This Lentil and Sweet Potato Sloppy Joe is just as hearty and tasty as the traditional dish that I’d bet any meat-eater would enjoy it too!

Vegetarian Lentil and Sweet Potato Sloppy Joes

Okay, this is definitely not a summer dish. But I encourage you to bookmark this page and Pin one of the images below because once fall and winter come around, you’re going to want to  make this right away. Lentils and sweet potato stand in for ground beef in this vegetarian-friendly Sloppy Joe using DelGrosso Foods, Inc. La Famiglia DelGrosso new Cousin Joe Joe’s Sloppy Joe Sauce. The sauce is sweet, smokey, and completely meat-free — something I can totally get behind!

Of course this would make a fabulous meat-filled Sloppy Joe, over here in Take A Bite Out of Boca land, we steer clear from beef and poultry. Lentils are a great substitute for the ground meat since these little legumes sort of resemble the texture and color. Sweet potatoes add a nice pop of color and a subtle sweetness. You could also add in some spinach, kale, eggplant, carrots, butternut squash, zucchini, yellow squash — any veggie will work!

Vegetarian Lentil and Sweet Potato Sloppy Joes

DelGrosso’s Joe Joe’s Sloppy Joe Sauce is bursting with flavors — tomato, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, fresh onion, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, red and green peppers, celery, chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic, chipotle pepper, onion powder, clove, cumin, cinnamon and ginger. With all of that in the sauce, there is absolutely no need for anything else, making this a THREE ingredient meal (not counting olive oil and salt).

Vegetarian Lentil and Sweet Potato Sloppy Joes

When you’re looking for an easy weeknight meal come busy school season, this is going to become your go-to. I may not have kids, but I think I know a good sauce when I taste one — and any kid would fall in love with this one. Keep your Sloppy Joe vegetarian and use lentils like I did or make them with ground beef (or hey, why not try ground chicken or turkey?). Don’t skimp on the addition of sweet potato as it really did give the dish a little extra zing. And go ahead, try adding in veggies too! The possibilities are endless. Whatever you make, DelGrosso’s Joe Joe’s Sloppy Joe Sauce is here to make things easy and delicious.

You can find La Famiglia DelGrosso’s Cousin Joe Joe’s Sloppy Joe Sauce in Publix stores across Florida and Georgia. Lucky for all of you, I’m giving away one free jar of Joe Joe’s Sloppy Joe Sauce! To enter, leave a comment below and tell me what you’d use in YOUR Sloppy Joe.  This contest is open to U.S. residents only and will end on Sunday, July 31st at 12:00am EST. The winner will be notified via email and will have 24 hours to respond in order to claim their prize.  
Vegetarian Lentil and Sweet Potato Sloppy Joes
Vegetarian Lentil and Sweet Potato Sloppy Joes
 
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It's time to introduce a Sloppy Joe for my Vegetarian friends. This Lentil and Sweet Potato Sloppy Joe is just as hearty and tasty as the traditional dish that I'd bet any meat-eater would enjoy it too!
Author: Shaina
Recipe type: Entree
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
  • 1 lb brown lentils, cooked according to package instructions and cooled.
  • 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and small diced
  • 1 jar DelGrosso's Joe Joe's Sloppy Joe Sauce
  • ½ tbsp olive oil
  • Kosher salt
Instructions
  1. Heat olive oil in a deep sauté pan over medium-high heat.
  2. Add sweet potato, season with salt, and cook until the pieces have softened and start to brown.
  3. Stir in the cooked lentils and sauce.
  4. Reduce to a simmer and continue to cook, covered, for 10 minutes.
  5. Serve over your choice of bread.
3.5.3208

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Comments

  1. Holli Lapes says

    July 20, 2016 at 8:44 am

    I make sloppy joes all the time using ground turkey and shredded carrots!

    Reply
  2. Joyce Mosby says

    July 29, 2016 at 3:52 pm

    I use onions, tomato sauce, burger, and a touch of mustard. The lentil variation looks yummy though.

    Reply
  3. Wendy, A Day in the Life on the Farm says

    August 7, 2016 at 8:16 am

    These will be perfect for tomorrow’s Meatless Monday meal. I will make my own sauce so that it fits in with my new eating plan. Thanks so much.

    Reply
    • takeabiteoutofboca says

      August 16, 2016 at 10:42 am

      Sounds like a great (and delicious) idea!

      Reply
  4. Evelyne CulturEatz says

    August 8, 2016 at 4:14 pm

    Sloppy Joes never really called out to me, but your vegetarian version looks really, really, really good. I may not wait till winter to try this. Big fan of lentils and sweet potatoes.

    Reply
    • takeabiteoutofboca says

      August 16, 2016 at 10:41 am

      Thanks, Evelyne! I think you’ll really enjoy this version.

      Reply

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