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Instant Pot Plant based Sloppy Joes

Author: DD Brown
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Burgers, Instant Pot, Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 343.28 kcal

Equipment

  • Instant Pot

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tbsp Earth Balance butter
  • 1 large onion diced
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 large red bell pepper chopped
  • 1 tbsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 3 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 lb plant-based ground "beef" Brand: Gardien
  • 1 cup brown lentils
  • 1 cup red lentils
  • 3 cups water
  • 28 oz can of crushed tomatoes
  • 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tbsp agave optional
  • 8 whole wheat buns No Preservatives

Instructions
 

  • On the front of the Instant Pot, select SAUTE. Melt the butter and then add the onions, salt, and bell pepper. Cook for 3 minutes.
  • Add the cumin and oregano. Continue to cook for 1 minute.
  • Mix in the tomato paste and stir well to keep from sticking to the bottom. Cook for 1 minute. Press CANCEL.
  • Add the remaining ingredients except the buns to the Instant Pot. Mix well to combine flavors and to make sure bottom is not sticking.
  • Under PRESSURE COOK, select high and set timer for 13 minutes.
  • Once timer goes off, select natural release. It will take about 15 minutes for the pressure to release. Carefully open and remove the lid.
  • Spoon mixture out onto the hamburger buns.

Notes

Substitute the bell pepper for a poblano pepper for a spicier burger!

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Nutrition with Essential Amino Acids

Nutrition Facts
Instant Pot Plant based Sloppy Joes
Amount Per Serving (2 cups)
Calories 343.28 Calories from Fat 30
% Daily Value*
Fat 3.33g5%
Saturated Fat 64.36g402%
Sodium 473.66mg21%
Potassium 648.1mg19%
Carbohydrates 64.36g21%
Fiber 8.05g34%
Sugar 11.34g13%
Protein 17.1g34%
Vitamin A 252.63IU5%
Vitamin B1 0.33mg22%
Vitamin B2 0.2mg12%
Vitamin B3 3.18mg16%
Vitamin B5 0.45mg5%
Vitamin B6 0.35mg18%
Vitamin C 11.4mg14%
Vitamin E 1.33mg9%
Vitamin K 5.3µg5%
Calcium 141.66mg14%
Copper 0.8mg40%
Folate 112.75µg28%
Iron 6.18mg34%
Manganese 1.01mg51%
Magnesium 48.91mg12%
Phosphorus 175.8mg18%
Selenium 0.68µg1%
Zinc 2mg13%
Ess-Arginine 963mg
Ess-Histidine 360mg
Ess-Isoleucine 554mg
Ess-Leucine 925mg
Ess-Lysine 892mg
Ess-Methionine 115mg
Ess-Phenylalanine 630mg
Ess-Threonine 469mg
Ess-Tryptophan 119mg
Ess-Valine 634mg
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.