Instant Pot Lentil Sloppy Joes
serving(s).
- 1/2 yellow onion diced (about 1/2 an onion)
- 1/2 green bell pepper diced (about 1/2 a pepper)
- 1 carrot peeled and diced
- 3 cups water
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 3/4 cup tomato sauce
- 3 tablepsoons Worcestershire sauce make sure this is vegan and gluten free
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt + more, to taste
- 1 (1 pound) bag green/brown lentils
- buns
- ketchup
- mustard
- pickles
- Spray Instant Pot with cooking spray and hit the SAUT button.
- Once the Instant Pot say HOT, add in onion, pepper, and carrot.
- Cook, stirring constantly, for 5 minutes.
- Turn the Instant Pot OFF.
- Add in the rest of the ingredients (water - lentils) and stir to combine.
- Cover and lock the lid (make sure the steam releasing handle is pointing to sealing).
- Cook on MANUAL, HIGH pressure for 12 minutes*.
- Once finished, let the Instant Pot release pressure naturally; this takes about 15 minutes.
- Serve on buns with pickles, mustard, and ketchup!
Added on October 28, 2019