Description
If you’re on the hunt for a dinner that packs a punch while keeping things light, look no further than this Low-Fat Lentil Sloppy Joe Pasta Skillet!
Ingredients
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Skillet Ingredients:
- 1 medium yellow onion, fine dice
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 celery rib, fine dice
- 2 Tablespoons minced garlic
- 1 cup low-sodium vegetable broth *
- 1 – [ 28 oz. can ] crushed tomatoes
- 1 Tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 Tablespoon reduced-sodium tamari *
- 1 to 3 teaspoons pure maple syrup *
- ½ teaspoon molasses *
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda *
Spice/Herb Ingredients:
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon sweet paprika (+/-)
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika (+/-)
- 1 Tablespoon regular chili powder (+/-)
- ¼ teaspoon cumin (+/-)
- 1 teaspoon ground mustard powder
- ¼ to 1 ¼ teaspoons sea salt (+/-) *
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper (+/-)
Other Ingredients:
- 2 – [ 14 oz. cans ] brown lentils, drained and rinsed *
- 6 to 8 oz. elbow macaroni *
Instructions
- Cook the elbow macaroni per package directions, rinse thoroughly with cold water, shake well to remove excess water, set aside to drain.
- Place all the Spice/Herb Ingredients into a small bowl, whisk well to combine, set aside.
- Place the finely diced onions, green bell peppers, and celery into a large skillet, sauté over medium-high heat for approximately 7 to 11 minutes or until they reach the desired tenderness, stirring occasionally. Add several splashes of water to steam sauté the veggies to achieve desired tenderness and also to prevent burning.
- Once the onions, celery, and green bell peppers reach the desired tenderness, reduce the heat to medium, then add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- Next, add all the remaining Skillet Ingredients (except the baking soda) and the Spice/Herb Mix, bring to a boil, then immediately lower to a simmer. Add the baking soda, stir well, cook for 10 minutes or until the onions, celery, and peppers are perfectly tender.
- Once the onions, celery, and peppers are perfectly tender, add the brown lentils and cooked macaroni, cook for 4 minutes or until thoroughly heated through. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
*Please reference the blog post for Tips for Success, Pantry Products Used, Storage and Freezing, and Kitchen Equipment Used.
*Sea Salt: Please adjust the sea salt based upon your family’s sea salt preferences and/or based upon dietary needs.
*Serving: 6 to 8