Lentil Sloppy Joes

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: 3 hrs 10 mins
• 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.