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This One-Pot Vegan Hamburger Helper is 100 times tastier (and healthier) than the classic boxed dinner. Made with lentils for plenty of fiber and protein.

This One-Pot Vegan Hamburger Helper is 100 times tastier (and healthier) than the classic boxed dinner. Made with lentils for plenty of fiber and protein | ThisSavoryVegan.com #thissavoryvegan #vegan #hamburgerhelper

Did anyone else grow up on that boxed hamburger helper? I don’t remember eating it a lot, but it definitely was around in my childhood.

Today we are elevating a boxed dinner to something that is healthy, vegan and made in one pot (hello, easy weeknight dinner).

This One-Pot Vegan Hamburger Helper is 100 times tastier (and healthier) than the classic boxed dinner. Made with lentils for plenty of fiber and protein | ThisSavoryVegan.com #thissavoryvegan #vegan #hamburgerhelper
This One-Pot Vegan Hamburger Helper is 100 times tastier (and healthier) than the classic boxed dinner. Made with lentils for plenty of fiber and protein | ThisSavoryVegan.com #thissavoryvegan #vegan #hamburgerhelper

So, let’s talk about how to make this One-Pot Vegan Hamburger Helper

This recipe really is super simple. Sauté some onions and garlic with a few staple spices. Add in the lentils and tomato paste. Then bring the pasta and broth (you can find my favorite vegan beef broth here) to a boil.

Once the liquid has been absorbed by the pasta, add a little vegan cream cheese to the mix – for that extra creamy texture. Serve it up with green onions, hot sauce and plenty of crusty bread.

And that’s it. Dinner is ready in 30 minutes with minimal dishes and plenty of happy tummies.

This One-Pot Vegan Hamburger Helper is 100 times tastier (and healthier) than the classic boxed dinner. Made with lentils for plenty of fiber and protein | ThisSavoryVegan.com #thissavoryvegan #vegan #hamburgerhelper

One-Pot Vegan Hamburger Helper

Servings: 4
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
This One-Pot Vegan Hamburger Helper is 100 times tastier (and healthier) than the classic boxed dinner. Made with lentils for plenty of fiber and protein.
5 from 18 ratings

Ingredients

Instructions
 

  • Heat olive oil in a stock pot over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt and pepper. Stir to coat evenly and cook for 3-5 minutes, or until onions are tender.
  • Add cooked lentils and tomato paste to the pot and stir to combine. Add broth and macaroni to the pot. Cover and bring to a boil. Once boiling, uncover and cook until the liquid has been absorbed and the macaroni is cooked (approx. 10-12 minutes). Stir frequently so the pasta doesn't stick to the bottom.
  • Before serving, add vegan cream cheese to the pot and stir to combine.
  • Serve while hot, topped with green onion and hot sauce.

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Notes

*You can get this at Whole Foods or online here.
Calories: 397kcal, Carbohydrates: 66g, Protein: 20g, Fat: 7g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Sodium: 469mg, Potassium: 977mg, Fiber: 10g, Sugar: 5g, Iron: 4mg
Cuisine: American
Course: Main Course
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This One-Pot Vegan Hamburger Helper is 100 times tastier (and healthier) than the classic boxed dinner. Made with lentils for plenty of fiber and protein | ThisSavoryVegan.com #thissavoryvegan #vegan #hamburgerhelper