Eat wholesome with this Lentil Sloppy Joe recipe from ShopRite | Meals and Recipes

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Earth Day will be celebrated on April 22, and 69 News is celebrating early by learning how what we eat impacts the planet.

Morgan Laugier-Neiser, a Registered Dietitian at ShopRite joined the 69 News Sunrise team on Saturday to showcase some recipes that will impact the planet positively.

Laugier-Neiser says to start by eating more plants in general, including beans and legumes.

She showcased a lentil-based sloppy joe with tri-colored carrots, tri-colored peppers, onion and garlic.

Ingredients include:

  • 1 1/2 cups green or brown lentils
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 medium carrot, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped bell pepper
  • 1 cup finely chopped white onion
  • 1/2 Wholesome Pantry™ Organic Diced Tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup reduced sugar tomato ketchup
  • 2 tbs Dijon mustard
  • 2 tsp chili powder
  • 8 whole wheat hamburger buns, split

directions

  • Prepare lenses as label directs.
  • In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat.
  • Add garlic, carrot, bell pepper and onion; cook 5 minutes or until tender, stirring frequently.
  • Add tomatoes with their juice, ketchup, mustard, chili powder, lentils, ½ cup water, and ¼ teaspoon each salt and black pepper; cook 10 minutes or until slightly thickened, stirring occasionally.
  • Makes about 5 cups.
  • toast buns; serve filled with lentil mixture.

Boss Tip: Use leftover lentil mixture as a hearty pasta sauce, add to soup or stew, or serve over whole grain toast topped with a poached egg.

Dietitian Tip: Serve with frozen sweet potato fries, and sauteed spinach to make a better-for-you comfort food meal!

See more in the ShopRite Recipe Shop.