Tonight’s dinner came courtesy of The Fitnessista, who had an a totally yummy sounding recipe posted today that I knew I needed in my life: Snobby Joes!
I seriously love the play on the name! Not sure why they’re snobby though – I find them to be perfectly well-mannered, and not to mention, delicious. 
This was actually my first experience with lentils, so I wasn’t really sure what to expect, but I was pleasantly surprised.
They were super easy to make, and inexpensive too, which is always a PLUS in my book!
Saute up some peppers, onion, & garlic
Add in your cooked lentils,chili powder, oregano, & salt
Then add in your tomato sauce + tomato paste and let everyone get acquainted. 
After about 10 minutes, add in some maple syrup & yellow mustard…
…and you’ve got yourself some Snobby Joes!
(You can click here to see the full recipe – I reduced the amount of chili powder to about 1.5 tbsp because I’m a total wimp when it comes to anything remotely spicy)
Served along with some steamed green beans, yellow beans, & baby carrots (with a little fresh gahhlic.)
Unfortunately, I couldn’t quite convince the hubby to join me with this meal. He gets pretty freaked out by beans, so he decided to pass. I told him that I was going to force him to at least try a bite, which he hesitantly obliged — after some silly & disgusted faces, the final comment was, “It has really good flavor…but I still hate beans”
Oh well…. 
Maybe next time I’ll have to try to make some for him with some beef!
We were also trying to figure out if the lentils were cooked long enough? Like I said, I’ve never cooked lentils before, so I have no idea what the texture is supposed to be like? These were still fairly firm…so for my lentil-eating readers: What should I expect from cooked lentils??
The hubby and I are off to a bonfire in a few minutes to celebrate our friend Erika’s birthday! I’m secretly hoping that they have some s’mores!!! 
Question of the Night:
What’s your favorite bonfire snack/treat?
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Since when do you like lima beans?
I adore s’mores! I hope you get to have some tonight! If so, eat an extra one for me!
OMG – S’more and I are very close friends. As in, I can devour, oh, 5 at a time. Haha. I hope you get them too! I love the Snobby Joe idea. I actually have half a bag of lentils that need to be used up and this is perfect!!!!
Oh that looks delish. I haven’t had any sort of sloppy joe as a vegetarian (17 years). I like a little firmness to my lentils unless I am cooking them down for lentil burgers.
These look soo yummy!!!
Smores…is there even another option?
Your snobby joes look a LOT like Angela’s..great job!
I also love snobby joes- but s’mores are by far the best fire side snack!
I like what I call “banana pockets”. its just banana, peanut butter, chocolate and marshmallow wrapped in foil and tossed over hot coals or fire.
Love those sloppy joes! I put maple syrup on eggs! i know im weird,
OH.MY.GOSH. – that sounds phenomenal!
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