lentil sloppy joes
 
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Ingredients
  • 2 cups Water
  • 1 cup Lentils
  • 1 small Onion, diced
  • 1 Red Bell Pepper, diced
  • 1 Carrot, diced
  • 1 Clove Garlic, minced
  • 1 Tbsp Chili Powder
  • 1 tsp Paprika
  • 2 Tbsp Brown Sugar
  • 28 oz can Diced Tomatoes (look for BPA free or use 3 fresh tomatoes chopped)
  • 3 Tbsp Tomato Paste
  • 1 cup Water
  • 1-2 Tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
  • 1-2 tsp Mustard
Instructions
  1. Rinse the lentils thoroughly and place in a pot with the 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then lower to a simmer for approximately 20 minutes. Do not overcook. You want the lentils soft they will continue cooking with the other ingredients.
  2. In a separate large pan, saute the onion, pepper and carrot in olive oil or water for 5-10 minutes. Add the garlic, chili powder, paprika and brown sugar. Cook stirring constantly for 2 minutes.
  3. Drain the lentils and add to the onion veggie mixture. Stir in diced tomatoes, tomato paste, water, Worcestershire sauce and mustard. Simmer over medium heat for about 20- 30 minutes.
  4. Serve on toasted buns or in lettuce wraps.
Nutrition Information
Serving size: 4 to 6
Recipe by pretty plain janes at https://prettyplainjanes.com/2014/04/10/lentil-sloppy-joes/