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lentil barbecue sandwich

Instant Pot Lentil Barbecue Sandwiches

These easy and plant based sandwiches will be a hit for the entire family!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cuisine American
Servings 12 sandwiches
Calories 320 kcal

Equipment

  • Pressure cooker

Ingredients
  

  • 1 onion medium, diced fine
  • 3 carrots large, diced fine
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 cups lentils dry
  • 1/2 cup ketchup no high fructose corn syrup!
  • 4 Tbs maple syrup
  • 2 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp red wine vinegar
  • 2 tsp hot sauce
  • 1/2 cup barbecue sauce as natural as possible
  • 12 whole wheat rolls

Optional

  • cheese slices
  • fresh fruit
  • side salad

Instructions
 

  • Turn the saute function on the IP and set the timer for 7 minutes. Allow the IP to heat up for 2 minutes
  • Add the onions, carrots, and 1/4 cup of water to the hot IP
  • Saute for the remaining 5 minutes, stirring frequently and scraping down the sides/bottom
  • Once the timer ends, add the garlic and stir to combine
  • Add the lentils, ketchup, maple syrup, chili powder, red wine vinegar, hot sauce, and 4 1/2 cups of water to the Instant Pot. Stir to mix the lentils with the water. Cover with the lid and seal. Set to High, Normal Pressure, Manual cook for 15 minutes.
  • Once the timer goes off and the IP has finished cooking, allow the lentils to naturally release (NR) for 10 minutes. Once the 10 minutes is up, quick release (QR) the knob if the IP remains pressurized.
  • Once it is safe to open the IP, add the BBQ sauce and stir to combine.
  • Serve the lentils on whole wheat rolls (with an optional slice of cheese) and enjoy!

Notes

Nutrition facts are an estimate for each sandwich. Adding cheese is not included in the calorie count.  

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 59gProtein: 15gFat: 3gFiber: 15g
Keyword instant pot, lentils, plant based, sloppy joes
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