BBQ Lentil Sandwiches
with green salad / watermelon
These easy and messy sandwiches are a vegetarian-friendly BBQ version of Sloppy Joe's. These were last featured in 2019 with different side dishes.
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BBQ Lentil Sandwiches with Tangy Slaw:
- Vinegar, apple cider - 2 tsp
- Vinegar, white wine - 2 tsp
- Oil, cooking - 2 tsp
- Sugar - 1/2 tsp
- Coleslaw mix - 10 oz
- Lentils, cooked - 3 cups (use pre-cooked lentils or if cooking from dried, use half the amount of dried and prepare according to package directions)
- BBQ sauce - 3/4 cup
- Hamburger buns - 4
Butterhead Lettuce Salad with Tomatoes and Cucumbers:
- Cilantro leaves - 1 Tbsp , chopped
- Vinegar, apple cider - 1 Tbsp
- Mayonnaise - 1 Tbsp
- Mustard, Dijon - 2 tsp
- Garlic powder - 1/8 tsp
- Oil, olive - 2 1/2 Tbsp
- Cucumbers - 6 oz , chopped
- Tomatoes, cherry or grape - 1 cup , halved
- Butter lettuce - 5 oz , leaves torn or chopped
Watermelon:
- Watermelon - ~3 lbs , wedges
Prep
- Make salad dressing - Chop cilantro. Whisk together cilantro, apple cider vinegar (portion for salad), mayonnaise, mustard, and garlic powder. Whisk in olive oil. (Can be done up to 5 days ahead)
- Make slaw - In a medium bowl, whisk together apple cider vinegar (portion for sandwiches), white wine vinegar, cooking oil, and sugar. Add coleslaw mix and toss until well combined. (Can be done 1 day ahead)
- Cucumbers / Tomatoes / Lettuce / Watermelon - Prep as directed.
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Make
- Combine lentils and BBQ sauce in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat until warmed through, 1 to 2 minutes on high.
- Give slaw a stir and season with some salt and pepper.
- Toast hamburger buns.
- Just before serving, give dressing a stir and season with some salt and pepper. Toss together cucumbers, tomatoes, and lettuce. Add dressing until salad is dressed to your liking.
- Serve lentils and slaw in buns. Enjoy watermelon and salad on the side.
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