Lentil Sloppy Joes in Plantain Buns

Submitted by hello

"An alternative sandwich that’s full of fibre due to the plantain and lentils. They are both great sources of fibre which, as we know, aids digestion. This sandwich is healthy for everyone, but pregnant women especially will benefit from the iron and high quantity of folate in the lentils, one cup (200g) provides 358 micrograms of folate and considering the daily requirement is 400 micrograms it doesn’t take a mathematician to know this adds up."

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 13
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 600 g plantains, peeled
• 300 g cooked lentils
• 50 g onions, chopped
• 100 g bell peppers, chopped
• 25 g garlic, minced
• 250 ml tomato sauce
• 15 ml maple syrup
• 1⁄2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin powder
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 30 ml olive oil

directions

1. Heat olive oil in a pan.
2. Sautee onions, bell pepper, and garlic for 2 minutes.
3. Add tomato sauce, maple syrup, chilli powder, paprika, cumin, pepper, and salt. Simmer for 5 minutes.
4. Cut plantain into 6 inch pieces and split in half crosswise. Flatten each half by pressing with the side of a knife.
5. Pan-fry for about 2 minutes per side.
6. Assemble the sandwiches.