Slow-Cooker Lentil Sloppy Joes
Simple, smoky, saucy and super yummy.
Servings 8 sloppy joes
Ingredients
- 1 cup brown or green lentils (dry)
- 1 cup vegetable broth (I use 1 tsp of vegetable Better than Bouillon in 1 cup water)
- 28 oz tomato sauce
- 1/4 cup tomato paste (half of one small can)
- 1 onion chopped fine
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 TBSP mustard (any kind)
- 3 TBSP pure maple syrup (or brown sugar)
- 1 TBSP vinegar (apple cider or white)
- 2 tsp oregano
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped fine (optional, for extra texture and meatiness)
For Serving
- 8 whole wheat hamburger buns
Instructions
- Place all ingredients into slow cooker and stir together.
- Cook on low for 6 hours, or on high for 3 hours. Taste and add more chili powder or smoked paprika, if desired. Add more maple syrup or other sweetener if you'd like it sweeter.
- Serve on whole wheat hamburger buns. Can be served with additional BBQ sauce if you want them really saucy and sweet. Makes 8 sloppy joes.
Notes
Notes: You can sneak in 1 cup fresh vegetables if you like, like finely chopped mushrooms or zucchini, or shredded carrots.
