Post by Swith on Jun 24, 2016 14:20:46 GMT -4
MUST try this!
Alright, I hear you all groaning. Meatless? Yep, but so tasty. Plus, it's only 82 calories. A regular sloppy joe (just one!) is over 600 calories. So, eat one canned sloppy joe or eat a bunch of healthy sloppy joes. I'm all for moar food, less caloric intake.
MEATLESS SLOPPY JOES
Ingredients
1/2 cup green or brown lentils
1 cups water
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/2 yellow onion, diced
1/2 green bell pepper, diced
1 clove garlic, minced
1½ tablespoons chile powder
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
4 ounces canned tomato sauce (half of an 8-ounce can)
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1½ tablespoons maple syrup
1/2 tablespoon yellow mustard
5 medium zucchinis
Preparation
1. Preheat the oven to 375°. Prepare a baking sheet with non-stick foil (or coat liberally in oil spray). Set aside.
2. In a large saucepan, combine the lentils and water. Cover and bring the water to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for about 25 minutes, until the lentils are tender. Drain and set aside.
3. Meanwhile, in a medium non-stick skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the onion and pepper and sauté until softened, about 7 to 9 minutes. Add the garlic and sauté for 1 minute. Add the chile powder, oregano, salt, tomato sauce, tomato paste, maple syrup, mustard and cooked lentils. Mix well. Reduce the heat to low and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
4. Cut each zucchini in half lengthwise. Use a spoon to scoop out the insides, creating a boat-like shape.
5. Fill each zucchini "boat" with approximately 1/4 cup of the lentil mixture and place on the prepared baking sheet. Once all the "boats" are filled, place the baking sheet in the oven until the zucchini is tender, about 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool for approximately 5 minutes before enjoying.
This isn't my creation. I'm not nearly this clever. I love Joy Bauer's recipes, and this is her latest.
www.today.com/video/a-sloppy-joe-without-guilt-or-meat-joy-bauer-shows-how-712107075718
Alright, I hear you all groaning. Meatless? Yep, but so tasty. Plus, it's only 82 calories. A regular sloppy joe (just one!) is over 600 calories. So, eat one canned sloppy joe or eat a bunch of healthy sloppy joes. I'm all for moar food, less caloric intake.
MEATLESS SLOPPY JOES
Ingredients
1/2 cup green or brown lentils
1 cups water
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/2 yellow onion, diced
1/2 green bell pepper, diced
1 clove garlic, minced
1½ tablespoons chile powder
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
4 ounces canned tomato sauce (half of an 8-ounce can)
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1½ tablespoons maple syrup
1/2 tablespoon yellow mustard
5 medium zucchinis
Preparation
1. Preheat the oven to 375°. Prepare a baking sheet with non-stick foil (or coat liberally in oil spray). Set aside.
2. In a large saucepan, combine the lentils and water. Cover and bring the water to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for about 25 minutes, until the lentils are tender. Drain and set aside.
3. Meanwhile, in a medium non-stick skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the onion and pepper and sauté until softened, about 7 to 9 minutes. Add the garlic and sauté for 1 minute. Add the chile powder, oregano, salt, tomato sauce, tomato paste, maple syrup, mustard and cooked lentils. Mix well. Reduce the heat to low and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
4. Cut each zucchini in half lengthwise. Use a spoon to scoop out the insides, creating a boat-like shape.
5. Fill each zucchini "boat" with approximately 1/4 cup of the lentil mixture and place on the prepared baking sheet. Once all the "boats" are filled, place the baking sheet in the oven until the zucchini is tender, about 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool for approximately 5 minutes before enjoying.
This isn't my creation. I'm not nearly this clever. I love Joy Bauer's recipes, and this is her latest.
www.today.com/video/a-sloppy-joe-without-guilt-or-meat-joy-bauer-shows-how-712107075718