Pumpkin Sloppy Joe

Sticking with the theme of lentils, and the seasonal pumpkin goodness, and warm sloppy joe sandwiches are a great winter meal.

Ingredients:

2 cups cooked lentils 

1 onion, diced 

4-6 garlic cloves, minced 

2 tbsp chili powder 

2 tsp ground cumin 

1 cup vegetable broth 

1 cup canned pumpkin 

¼ cup tomato paste  

pure maple syrup 

8 slices bread 

Directions:

1. Cook lentils if not using pre-cooked. 
2. In a separate skillet, sauté onions and garlic until translucent. 
3. Stir in chili powder and cumin to coat. 
4. Add broth, pumpkin, and tomato paste, stirring to combine. 
5. Taste, adding maple syrup for a sweeter dish. 
6. Stir in cooked lentils. 
7. Heat over low until warm. 
8. Taste, adjusting spices as desired. 
9. Combine to make sandwiches and serve. 

Notes

• Makes 4 sandwiches
  
• Per serving: 390 calories, 4.2g fat, 67.2g carbs, 23.2g fiber, 9.8g sugars, 23.8g protein