Korean Lentil Sloppy Joe
This recipe was created by HSUS’s expert chefs and approved by HSUS’s team of registered dietitians.
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Servings: 12
Serving Size: 10.10 ounces
Ingredients
Korean Lentil Sloppy Joe Filling
1/3 cup Gochujang sauce
2/3 cup brown sugar
3 Tablespoons soy sauce
1/3 cup rice wine vinegar
2 Tablespoons cornstarch
2/3 cup vegetable stock
2 Tablespoons sesame oil
2 cups yellow onions, small dice
2 Tablespoons garlic cloves, peeled, minced
2 Tablespoons ginger, fresh, minced
6 cups lentils, cooked
Cabbage Cucumber Slaw
4 cup green cabbage, shredded
2 cups cucumber, with peel, sliced
1/4 cup red onions, sliced
1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
2 Tablespoons canola oil
1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
Assembly
12 hamburger buns, sliced
Preparation
- For Korean Lentil Sloppy Joe Filling – In a bowl, combine Gochujang, sugar, sauce, vinegar, cornstarch and stock, mixing well. Reserve.
- In a large skillet or pot, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onions and cook until translucent, about 3-5 minutes. Add garlic, ginger, and lentils and cook for another minute or until fragrant. Add reserved sauce and bring mixture to a boil then reduce heat and allow to simmer until everything is heated through and lentils are coated in a thick sauce. Hold hot for service.
- For the Cabbage Cucumber Slaw – In a mixing bowl, combing cabbage, cucumbers, onions, vinegar, oil and salt. mix well and reserve.
- To plate – Place bottom half of bun on plate. Add 1/2 cup (4 ounces) lentil mixture to bun. Top with 2 Tablespoons of slaw. Add top half of bun.
Nutrition information
Calories: 610 Total Fat: 8g Saturated Fat: 1g Trans Fat: 0g Carbohydrate: 107g Fiber: 13g Total Sugars: 21g Protein: 30g Sodium:800mg
*The nutrition information is an estimate based on general ingredients. These amounts will vary based on the products you are using.