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Smoky Aubergine & Lentil Sloppy Joes

Name: Smoky Aubergine & Lentil Sloppy Joes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American-inspired
Ingredients: 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 aubergine, finely diced; 1 onion, diced; 2 garlic cloves; 1 tsp smoked paprika; 2 x 400 g tins brown lentils; 400 g tomato passata; 1 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tbsp brown sugar; 1 tbsp cider vinegar; 6 burger buns

Messy, smoky sandwiches filled with aubergine, lentils and tangy tomato sauce.

Vegetarian Vegan (0 ratings)

Prep15 min

Cook30 min

Total45 min

Serves6

DifficultyEasy

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Messy, smoky sandwiches filled with aubergine, lentils and tangy tomato sauce. Built around everyday ingredients and a clear method, this vegetarian recipe delivers strong flavour without unnecessary complication.

Method

Cook aubergine and onion in oil for 10 minutes until browned.
Add garlic and paprika for 1 minute.
Add lentils, passata, soy and sugar; simmer 15 minutes until thick.
Stir in vinegar and season.
Pile into toasted buns.

💡 VeggieTip notes

Dice aubergine small so it melts into the sauce.
The filling freezes for 3 months.

Nutrition (per serving, approx.)

443kcal

20g protein

72g carbs

8g fat

15g fibre

Values are estimates and will vary with brands and portion sizes.

Tags: sloppy joes aubergine lentils sandwich

Smoky Aubergine & Lentil Sloppy Joes

Method

💡 VeggieTip notes

Nutrition (per serving, approx.)

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