How to Make The Best Lentil Sloppy Joes

By foodiva

Ingredients

• 3 cups cooked lentils (1 1/2 cup dry)
• 1 , 15 ounce can organic diced tomatoes
• 3 tablespoons maple syrup
• 1/2 sweet onion, diced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
• 3 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground smoked paprika
• 2 dashes Liquid Smoke
• Freshly ground black pepper
• Pinch of sea salt, adjust to taste
• SERVE
• Rye Flaxseed Loaf
• Poached egg optional

Preparation

Step 1

Instructions
How to cook lentils, here.
In a medium hot pot, add all ingredients and stir to combine. Cook for at least 20 minutes on medium heat to help thicken the tomato sauce. You can cook this mixture longer than 20 minutes for a thicker consistency, as pictured here this was cooked for 30 minutes.
Enjoy as an open faced sandwich on Rye Flaxseed Loaf sliced, as a sandwich, or dolloped on salad greens.
Reheat on medium for leftovers, store in the fridge for up to 5 days.

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