Sloppy Lentils

This delicious vegetarian rendition of sloppy joes is sure to satisfy.  Comes together quickly in your crockpot, and can be made ahead for even greater ease.  Perfect for those busy weeknights.

Sloppy Lentils

 1 T olive oil
1 large onion, 1/4 inch diced
1 red pepper, diced
2 large carrots, diced
1 1/2 T chili powder
1/4 - 1/2 tsp chipotle powder
2 cups dried brown or green lentils (don't use red; they'll get too mushy)
28 oz can crushed tomatoes
1 cup water
2 T Braggs liquid aminos or low sodium soy sauce
1 T dijon mustard
1 T brown sugar
1 tsp kosher salt

Heat oil in deep skillet over medium heat. Saute onion and pepper until beginning to soften, around 5-7 minutes. Add chili and chipotle powders and stir until onions and peppers are coated and the spices have bloomed.

Transfer to a 3 1/2 - 4 quart slow cooker. Add remaining ingredients and cook on low 8 - 10 hours.

If you have time, these lentils benefit from being cooled and refrigerated overnight so that the flavors can develop. Reheat and serve on whole grain buns.

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