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Instant Pot Lentil Sloppy Joes

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course dinner, lunch
Cuisine American
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 onion onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup brown or green lentils, rinsed
  • 1 cup vegetable broth
  • 1 28 ounce crushed tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • salt to taste salt
  • pepper to taste pepper
  • buns for serving buns, for serving

Instructions
 

  • Turn Instant Pot to saute function. Add olive oil, onion, and garlic. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  • Add lentils, vegetable broth, crushed tomatoes, ketchup, tomato paste, apple cider vinegar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Stir well.
  • Close and seal the Instant Pot. Cook on high pressure for 10 minutes. Allow for a natural pressure release for 10 minutes, then quick release any remaining pressure.
  • Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Serve on buns.
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