Delicious and Easy Slow Cooker Vegan Sloppy Joes

This recipe for Slow Cooker Vegan Sloppy Joes with Lentils is a delicious and easy way to enjoy a classic American dish in a vegan-friendly way. Lentils are used as a meat substitute, creating a hearty and protein-packed meal. The slow cooker allows the flavors to meld together while requiring minimal effort on your part. Serve these sloppy joes on toasted buns for a satisfying and flavorful meal.

Ingredients

• 1 cup dried brown lentils
• 1 onion, diced
• 1 bell pepper, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
• 1/4 cup ketchup
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon mustard
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 8 hamburger buns, toasted

Directions

1. Rinse the lentils under cold water and remove any debris or stones.
2. In a slow cooker, combine the rinsed lentils, diced onion, diced bell pepper, minced garlic, tomato sauce, ketchup, tomato paste, brown sugar, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and black pepper.
3. Stir everything together until well combined.
4. Cover the slow cooker and cook on low heat for 4 to 6 hours or until the lentils are tender and the flavors have melded together.
5. Once cooked, taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
6. To serve, spoon the lentil mixture onto toasted hamburger buns.
7. Enjoy these flavorful and vegan-friendly sloppy joes!

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