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Red Lentil, White Bean & Beef Sloppy Joes
Ingredients
- 2-19 oz cans navy beans
- 3 lb ground beef
- 2 cups dry split red lentils
- 28 oz can crushed tomatoes
- 28 oz can diced tomatoes
- 3 carrots, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, chopped
- 12 cups water
- 1/3 cup molasses
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp onion powder
- 1 tbsp basil
- ½ cup apple cider vinegar
- salt and pepper to taste
Directions
- 1. Place uncooked ground beef into large roaster, add rest of ingredients and bake for about 2.5 hours at 375° F (190° C).
- 2. Add salt and pepper to taste.
Nutritional information
- Per Serving (5 oz)
- Calories 135.6
- Protein 9.3g
- Carbohydrates 17.6g
- Fibre 4g
- Sugars 2.6g
- Fat 2.8g
- Cholesterol 10.6mg
- Potassium 336.3mg
- Sodium 306.5mg
- Vitamin A 2%
- Vitamin C 4%
- Calcium 4%
- Folate 9%
- Iron 24%
- Zinc 9%
Servings:
12 - 16
Hidden Healthy Superstars
Exotic, foreign foods are sometimes perceived as healthier for us. But you really don’t need to look far to find healthy options. Locally grown in Canada, Canadian Lentils are budget-friendly, nutritious staples that offer an array of health benefits.
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