Sloppy Joes

By blum099

calories; 78
fat 0
cholesteral: 0
sodium : 440
carbs.: 13.9
fiber 5.3
sugar : 2.8
Protein: 6
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WW Points (new system): 2 points

Nutrition info is for a standard 1/2-cup serving size. This version is so healthy that you can easily eat more than one serving. In comparison, the same serving size of traditional sloppy joe filling will have: 200 calories, 10 grams fat (9 of which are saturated!), 24 grams sugar, and a whopping 32% of the RDA for Cholesterol.

Substitutions:

Ingredients

• 2 15-oz cans lentils, drained and rinsed (about 3 cups cooked lentils)
• 1 tbsp minced garlic
• 1 1/4 tsp chili powder
• 1 tbsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 3/4 tsp cinnamon
• 1-2 stevia packets, or 3-5 tsp sugar or sweetener of choice, or to taste
• 14 oz tomato sauce (I used no-salt-added)
• 1 cup water
• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 2 tbsp soy sauce (or soy-free alternative)
• optional: 1/2 an onion (diced) and 2 tsp oil

Preparation

Step 1

If making these on the stovetop: sauté the onion and garlic in the oil until onion is translucent. Add lentils and spices, stir, then add all other ingredients and cook uncovered (stirring occasionally) until thick like sloppy joe filling. If making this in the microwave: add all ingredients to a large microwave-safe dish (minus the onion and oil, which you won’t use with this method). Microwave until it boils, stir, then repeat the process until it is thick like sloppy joe filling. Makes about 5 cups.