Instant Pot Lentil Sloppy Joes

by Cindy Denning· May 1, 2026

DinnerQuickVeganEasy

A hearty vegan twist on the classic sloppy joe, made with brown lentils in the Instant Pot. Smoky, tangy, and satisfying.

4 servings·Prep 20 min·Cook 10 min|Total 30 min

Ingredients

Servings:4

1 tbspavocado oil
1onion, diced
1green pepper, diced
3garlic cloves, minced
1carrot, diced
1 cupvegetable broth
1 cupsdried brown lentils, rinsed
6 oztomato sauce
2 tbsptomato paste
1 tbspsoy sauce
1 tbspmolasses
1 tspapple cider vinegar
¼ tspliquid smoke
¼ tspchili powder
1 tspcumin
¼ tspsmoked paprika
¼ tspsalt
4hamburger buns

Instructions

1.Set Instant Pot to Sauté mode. Heat avocado oil, then add onion, green pepper, and carrot. Sauté for 3–4 minutes until softened.

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