Lentil Sloppy Joes

My lentil sloppy joes while cooking

Despite my cooking burnout, we still needed supper. So Lentil Sloppy Joes came to the rescue!

Here's how I make them:

olive oil, heated in a large sauce pan

1 onion, diced

1 green pepper, diced

4 cloves garlic, diced

Cook, stirring frequently, till onions are done enough for you. Some people like them just limp and translucent, and some like them browned and carmelized. I went with browned and carmelized!

Add:

500 g. lentils, rinsed and sorted (I used green)

4 c. water

200 - 400 g. tomato paste

1 T. apple cider vinegar

1 t sugar

1 t prepared mustard

salt, pepper, to taste

cayenne pepper (if desired)

Bring mixture to a boil, then simmer, stirring occasionally, about 40 min, till lentils are soft. Add water as needed while cooking.

Serve in rolls, in pitot, or over rice.

Enjoy!