010: Sloppy Lentil Sandwiches

Made by Jane Locy - Member off the 30 Day Plant Based Challenge

Ingredients

1 tablespoons olive oil

1 onion, chopped

1 bell pepper, chopped

3 tablespoons sugar

1 tablespoon chili powder

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 teaspoon onion powder

1 can (about 15 ounces) tomato sauce

1 cup dried lentils, rinsed and sorted

1 cup vegetable broth

Hamburger buns, toasted

Optional toppings:

avocado slices

onion slices

pickles

Instructions

1. Heat oil in medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion and bell pepper; cook and stir 5 minutes or until onion is softened. Add sugar, chili powder, salt, garlic powder and onion powder; cook and stir 30 seconds. Stir in tomato sauce, lentils and broth; bring to a boil.

    2. Reduce heat to low; simmer 30 to 40 minutes or until lentils are tender. Serve on buns with desired toppings.