Slow Cooker Vegan Lentil Sloppy Joes

An easy, delicious, meat-free recipe that will please even the pickiest of palates. Great for those busy weekdays when you need dinner ready and waiting for you after soccer practice!

• Ready In: 3 hrs 5 mins
• Serves: 4
• Yields: 8 sloppy joes

Ingredients

• 2 (16 ounce) cans lentils, drained
• 1  cup ketchup
• 2  tablespoons brown sugar
• 1  tablespoon  balsamic vinegar
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1  teaspoon garlic powder
• 1  teaspoon onion powder
• 1  tablespoon mustard
• 1⁄2 cup water

Directions

1. Spray your crock pot with non-stick cooking spray. Add all the ingredients, and stir to combine. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours. If you find your mixture is too wet, drape a towel under the lid to absorb excess moisture during the final hour of cooking. Alternatively, add water in 1/4 cup increments if mix is too dry. Serve on either hamburger, slider, or mini-slider buns and top with cheese if desired.