Sloppy Lentils

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
  • 1 small red bell pepper, chopped (or green bell pepper)
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 1/2 cups dried brown lentils, picked over and rinsed
  • 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
  • 3 cups water
  • 2 tablespoons tamari or 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon prepared mustard
  • 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • fresh ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. Heal the oil in a skillet over medium heat; add in the onion and bell pepper; cover, and cook about 5 minutes, until softened.
  2. Add in chili powder, stirring to coat.
  3. Transfer mixture to a slow cooker; add in the lentils, tomatoes, water, tamari, mustard, brown sugar, salt, and pepper; stir to combine.
  4. Cover and cook on LOW for 8 hours.
  5. Serve sloppy-joe style on warmed buns.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

493 kcal 25% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 9.1g 18% DV
Total Fat 29.8g 38% DV
Carbs 61g 22% DV
Fiber 16.8g 60% DV
Sugar 29.8g 60% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 12203.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 1145mg 24% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 568mcg 63% DV
Vitamin C 47.2mg 52% DV
Calcium 266.8mg 21% DV
Iron 7.7mg 43% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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