Directions
Place lentils in a bowl, cover with water and soak for 20 minutes. Drain and set aside.
Brown turkey in a large skillet, then add onion and garlic and cook briefly until softened. Add the soaked lentils and remaining ingredients and bring to a simmer for about 25 minutes or until the liquid is reduced to a juicy, slightly thick consistency.
Serve atop a toasted bun (open-face style).
Cooking Tip
Toasting the bun improves the texture. Toast one in a dry cast iron or non-stick skillet, under a broiler, or in a toaster oven.
Chef’s Narrative
This recipe is both nutritious and delicious, and did we mention fast and kid-friendly too!
Recipe Substitutions
To make gluten-free, replace wheat bun with whole-grain gluten-free bun.
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Ingredients
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¾cupred lentils
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12ounceslean ground turkey
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1large onion, diced, about 1 ½ cups
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4cloves garlic, minced
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2cupswater
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1, 6-ounce can of tomato paste
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1, 14.5-ounce can of diced tomatoes
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2teaspoonscoconut aminos
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2tablespoonschili powder
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1teaspoonWorcestershire sauce
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4 to 5dasheshot sauce, optional
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3whole-grain buns, each side toasted
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