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Slow Cooker Lentil Sloppy Joes



Servings: 6 Total time: 4 hrs 10 min


Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups green or brown lentils

  • 2 Tbsps avocado or olive oil

  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped

  • 2 garlic cloves, finely minced

  • 1 bell pepper, finely chopped

  • 1 can tomato sauce (15 oz), low sodium

  • 1/2 cup unsweetened ketchup

  • 2 Tbsp maple syrup

  • 1/2 tsp dry mustard

  • 1 Tbsp chili powder

  • 2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar

  • 4 cups (32 oz) vegetable broth, low sodium

  • 6 whole grain buns

  • Toppings (optional): avocado slices, onion slices, arugula


Directions

  1. Rinse and drain the lentils.

  2. Select “Sauté” on the slow cooker and add oil. If you don't have this setting, add ingredients in #3 and #4 to the bottom of a 4 to 6-quart slow cooker.

  3. Once hot, add the onion, garlic, and bell pepper and sauté for 5 minutes.

  4. Add the lentils, tomato sauce, ketchup, syrup, mustard, chili powder, vinegar, and broth. Stir to combine.

  5. Cover and cook on high for 3-4 hours or low for 6-8 hours.

  6. Serve sloppy joe filling on whole grain buns with slices of avocado, onions, and arugula.

 
Notes:
  • Leftovers: Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to three days.

  • Gluten-free: Use gluten-free buns.

  • Recipe adapted from yummymummykitchen.com.






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