Lentil Sloppy Joes

Submitted by Suzy_Q

"Sometimes I substitute other things for the lentils : TVP, ground soy "beef", brown rice, oats...whatever. This is great over toasted whole wheat buns or rice."

 

• Ready In: 3hrs 10mins
• Ingredients: 14
• Serves: 2-4

ingredients

• 2⁄3 cup lentils
• 3⁄4 cup onion, diced
• 3⁄4 cup green pepper, diced
• 1⁄2 cup celery, diced
• 1 jalapeno pepper, diced (optional)
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 cup water or 1 cup vegetable stock
• 1 cup tomato sauce
• 1⁄2 cup ketchup
• 1⁄2 cup chili sauce
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce (regular or vegetarian)

directions

1. Combine all ingredients in a pot and simmer about 2 1/2 - 3 hours or until lentils are very soft.