For the Lentils:

¾ cup dry small brown lentils, rinsed

1 cup water

2 cups vegetable broth

3 Tbsp tomato sauce

For the Sloppy Joe Filling:

1 medium yellow onion, diced

1 green bell pepper, diced

1 celery rib, diced

2 Tbsp minced garlic

1 cup tomato sauce

¼ cup water

1 Tbsp tamari

½ tsp liquid smoke

2 tsp apple cider vinegar

3 Tbsp + 1 tsp organic maple syrup

1 Tbsp molasses

Spices:

1 tsp onion powder

1 tsp garlic powder

2 Tbsp dried minced onions

½ tsp sweet paprika

1½ tsp smoked paprika

¼ tsp cumin

2 tsp chili powder

½ tsp mustard powder

1 tsp sea salt

¼ tsp black pepper

Optional Extras:

Buns or wraps, Sweet & Tangy Coleslaw