Lentil Sloppy Joes in Plantain Buns
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Preparation Time : 10 mins

Cooking Time : 10 mins

Serves : 5-6
Ingredients:

    600g/21oz plantain, peeled
    300g/10.5oz cooked lentils
    50g/2oz onion, chopped
    100g/3.5oz bell pepper, chopped
    25g/1oz garlic, minced
    250ml/8.5fl oz tomato sauce
    15ml/0.5fl oz maple syrup
    0.5 tsp. chilli powder
    1 tsp. cumin powder
    1 tsp. smoked paprika
    0.25 tsp. black pepper
    0.5 tsp. salt
    30ml/1fl oz olive oil

Method:
  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.