Lentil Sloppy Joes

cogger's Note:

from "125 best Vegetarian Slow Cooker recipes" by Judith Finlayson.

• Total Time: 6 hrs 20 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 6 hrs

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 onion
• 4 celery ribs
• 4 garlic cloves
• ½ teaspoon oregano
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup tomato ketchup
• ¼ cup water
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 2 cups brown lentils , cooked
• hot pepper sauce

Directions:

1. Heat oil in frying pan, add chopped onion and celery. Cook about 5 minutes.
2. Add garlic, oregano,salt and pepper. Cook about 1 minute.
3. Stir in ketchup, water, balsamic vinegar, brown sugar and mustard. Transfer to slow cooker. Add lentils and stir well.
4. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours, or on high for 3 hours, until hot and bubbling. Add hot pepper to taste.
5. Ladle over hot toasted buns.