Lentil Sloppy Joe Stuffed Sweet Potato

Food can bring you back. I remember vividly eating sloppy joes at my neighbor’s house when I was a kid on Friday nights. This recipe is similar to the classic sloppy joe sandwich, but with less saturated fat and calories. We hope eating Lentil Sloppy Joe Stuffed Sweet Potatoes brings back some good 'ole memories for you too!

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Lentil Sloppy Joe Stuffed Sweet Potato

This recipe is similar to the classic sloppy joe sandwich, but with less saturated fat and calories. We hope eating Lentil Sloppy Joe Stuffed Sweet Potatoes brings back some good 'ole memories for you too!

Serving Size: 1 sweet potato with 1/2 cup of sloppy joe lentils

Ingredients

Sweet Potato 4 each

Lentils, Dry 1/3 cup

Canola Oil 3 tsp

Yellow Onions, chopped, fine 1/3 cup

Garlic Cloves, peeled, minced 1 tsp

Red Bell Peppers, diced, fine 3 TBSP

Mushrooms, chopped, fine 3 TBSP

Vegetable Broth, Low Sodium 1 cup

Salt 1/2 tsp

Ground Black Pepper 1/4 tsp

Chili Powder 1 tsp

Crushed Tomatoes, canned 3/4 cup

Brown Sugar, light 1 TBSP

Ground Cumin 1/4 tsp

Ground Mustard 1/2 tsp

Red Chili Pepper Flakes, crushed 1/4 tsp

Instructions

Wash sweet potatoes with brush to remove any dirt. Place in a single layer on baking sheet. Bake at 425°F for approximately 30-45 minutes; until potato is tender throughout. Cut potatoes in half and set aside.
Bring water up to a boil in a pot. Add lentils and reduce heat to a simmer. Simmer until lentils are tender (adding more water if necessary), about 15 minutes. Drain off any excess water and set lentils aside.
Heat oil in a pot. Add onion, garlic, bell pepper, and mushrooms. Sauté until tender.
Add vegetable broth, salt, pepper, chili powder, crushed tomatoes, brown sugar, cumin, dry mustard, and chili flake to pot. Bring sauce up to a simmer and simmer for 5 minutes.
Stir in lentils and cook for an additional 10 minutes or until sauce is thickened and sloppy joe consistency.
Use a spoon to create a well in the middle of each sweet potato.
Stuff each sweet potato with 1/2 cup of sloppy joe lentils.

Nutrition Information Per Serving: Calories 270, Total Fat (g) 4, Sat Fat (g) 0, Sodium (mg) 370, Protein (g) 9, Carbs (g) 52, Fiber (g) 9, Sugar (g) 16

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