Recipe: Sloppy Lentils

Vegan Sloppy Joe's
by Suzie

1 tablespoon canola oil
1 onion, finely chopped
1 red pepper, chopped
2-4 cloves of garlic, minced
1 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup tomato ketchup
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon brown sugar or 2 tablespoons maple syrup
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 8oz can of tomato paste
7 cups water
2 cups dried lentils, rinsed


In a large 3 quart soup pot, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onions and peppers and saute until soft. Next add the garlic, oregano and salt. Continue sauteing until the garlic is fragrant. Next stir in the rest of the ingredients except the lentils. Turn the heat up to high and bring to a boil. Add the lentils, cover and simmer for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until the lentils are soft.


Serve on hamburger buns.
This is really yummy with sour cream or vegan sour cream on the bun with the lentils.