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Instant Pot Lentil Sloppy Joes
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Prep Time
10
minutes
mins
Cook Time
20
minutes
mins
Total Time
30
minutes
mins
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.