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1. If using green lentils: To a small saucepan, add liquid (I used 1 cup water, 1 cup vegetable broth for added flavor // amount as original recipe is written // adjust if altering batch size) and rinsed green lentils and heat over medium-high heat. Bring to a low boil, then reduce heat to a simmer and cook covered for about 18-22 minutes, or until tender. The water should have a constant simmer (not boil). Drain off any excess liquid and set aside.
2. If using red lentils: To a small saucepan, add liquid (water and/or vegetable broth) and bring to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, add rinsed red lentils and bring back to a gentle boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, for 7-10 minutes, or until just tender. You want them to be cooked through but not mushy. Drain well and set aside.
3. In the meantime, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add oil, onion, garlic, and bell pepper. Season with a pinch each salt and pepper and stir to combine.
4. Sautè for 4-5 minutes, stirring frequently, or until the peppers and onions are tender and slightly browned.
5. Next add tomato sauce, coconut sugar, vegan worcestershire sauce, chili powder, cumin, and paprika (optional). Stir to combine.
6. Once the lentils are cooked, add them to the skillet as well, and stir to combine.
7. Continue cooking the mixture over medium-low heat until completely warmed through and thick, stirring occasionally – about 5-10 minutes.
8. Taste and adjust flavor as needed, adding more chili powder and/or cumin for smokiness, salt for saltiness, coconut sugar for sweetness, or worcestershire for depth of flavor.
9. Serve the mixture on toasted buns with sliced onion.

Best when fresh, though leftover sloppy joe mixture will keep in the refrigerator up to 4-5 days, or in the freezer for 1 month. Reheat in the microwave, or on the stovetop, adding water or vegetable broth if the mixture has dried out.

Instructions are different from the linked original recipe

1. Mix together chili powder, cumin, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, red pepper flakes, and oregano in a small bowl.
2. Slice the peppers and onion.
3. Cut the chicken breasts into strips and put into mixing bowl with the seasoning mix. stir together to coat the chicken strips evenly.
4. Cook the chicken in a cast-iron pan, and the onion/peppers in a separate one.
5. Heat the corn tortillas in a stovetop pan, one at a time, just for a minute on each side to warm/soften them.
6. Serve with sour cream (or crema).

1. Mix everything together.
2. Add salt, pepper, and lots of mayonnaise.

1. Add tomatoes, peppers, celery, onions and salt. Let stand 3-4 hours. Drain well.
2. Add vinegar, sugar, pickling spice, and chili powder. (optional: add cayenne pepper and cabbage)

1. In a medium bowl, mash together avocados, lime juice, and salt. Mix in onion, cilantro, tomatoes, and garlic.
2. Stir in cayenne. Chill for 1 hour for best flavour.

Adjust lime juice, garlic, and/or cayenne pepper to get flavour preference

1. Brown meat in skilet until almost done. Add onions and cook until tender.
2. Add remaining ingredients except cheese. Stir to combine and bring to boil.
3. Reduce heat, cover and cook until pasta is tender (~10 minutes).
4. Remove from heat and stir in cheese. Let sit to thicken and adjust seasoning if necessary. Enjoy!

1. Brown ground meat, set aside. Add oil to pan and add vegetables, cook until tender. Add garlic, flour, and tomato puree, increase heat and cook for a few minutes.
2. Return beef to the pan. Pour in the wine, and boil to reduce slightly. Add stock, worchestershire sauce and herbs. Bring to simmer and cook for 45 minutes, uncovered. Gravy should be thick and coating meat. Check after 30 minutes; if a lot of liquid remains, increase heat. Season well, then discard thyme and bay leaves.
3. Meanwhile, make mash. Bring potatoes to a boil in salted water, then simer until tender. Drain and let steam dry. Mash well with milk and butter, season with nutmeg, salt, and pepper.
4. Spread filling into 9x13 pan. Pipe or spoon on mash to cover. Bake at 425 F convection (or 400 F regular) for 25-30 minutes or until top is golden.

Packed with plant-based protein, completely filling, and loaded with flavor, this easy chickpea curry with coconut milk is sure to hit the spot!

1. In saucepan melt butter, cook garlic for 1 min. Add flour, thyme, salt, and pepper; cook, stirring for 1 minute.
2. Gradually whisk in milk; cook, whisking constantly until boiling and thickened.
3. Peel and slice potatoes. Place 1/3 in casserole dish; spread 1/2 onion overtop. Repeat layers.
4. Arrange remaining potatoes on top. Pour sauce over using knife to ease sauce between layers.
5. Bake at 350 F for 1 hour, covered.
6. Uncover and bake for another 30 minutes. Serve.

1. Saute onion, celery and carrots.
2. Add squash, stock, salt, pepper, and thyme. Bring to boil then let simmer until squash is soft.
3. Use immersion blender to puree. Serve.