Lentil, zucchini, and cherry tomato sloppy Joes from Cool Beans: The Ultimate Guide to Cooking with the World's Most Versatile Plant-Based Protein, with 125 Recipes (page 126) by Joe Yonan

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  • shelbstirr on March 31, 2025

    I used some frozen cherry tomatoes and shredded zucchini (drained) from last summer’s garden, this recipe really showcases the cherry tomato flavor. I’d like to try doubling the chili powder next time, and could add more garlic. Overall this was alright, but I can only see making it every once in a while.

  • KCKB on May 23, 2024

    This one is a winner! We’ll definitely be adding it to our regular rotation - I’m especially looking forward to making this when all the cherry tomatoes in the garden are ripening. Similar to other commenters, I shredded the zucchini on the large holes of a box grater (makes it a little more kid-friendly). I also kicked up the garlic a bit more, and next time I make it I’m going to try adding a bit of cumin and/or oregano. Also, I’ve noticed that the brand of chili powder makes a big difference to the overall heat level.

  • Churchim808 on May 19, 2024

    Is there a more healthy and budget friendly recipe on the planet? Not likely. Would I actually eat it or will it grow hair in the back of my fridge? I actually do like this recipe. I did shred the zucchini instead of the 1/2 inch pieces and I used a cup of canned fire roasted tomatoes instead of cherry tomatoes. Oh, and I increased the olive oil and doubled the brown sugar to increase the odds that I'd eat all of it. It's pretty good!

  • Nicolesara1224 on August 05, 2022

    Man this was surprisingly addicting. I halved the cherry tomatoes and added a can of fire roasted tomatoes instead. Added a couple extra smoky spices too.

  • Delys77 on July 15, 2021

    Not bad for us either but definitely doesn't stick together like a regular sloppy joe so very messy. Because of this my little guy wasn't so keen as it was hard to eat for him. Flavour wise it is pretty good, but could perhaps do with a touch more spice.

  • patioweather on May 24, 2021

    I subbed carrots for the zucchini and put them in with the onions. I also doubled the sugar. At first I was not so into them but then when I finished my plate, I had to get more. This will go into the regular rotation.

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