Lentil sloppy joes

• 1 c. dried lentils, rinsed and drained
• 4 c. vegetable broth or water
• 1/2 c. chopped onion
• 2 cloves minced garlic
• 1 T. chili powder
• 2 t. oregano
• 1 14 oz. can tomato sauce
• 1/4 c. (approximately half a can) tomato paste
• 1 T. red wine vinegar
• 1 T. vegan Worcestershire sauce
• 1/4 c. all-natural barbecue sauce (Trader Joe’s is my favorite, but Annie’s Organics will work too)
• salt and pepper to taste
• pickle slices
• whole wheat hamburger buns, split and toasted

Instructions

• Bring broth or water to boil in a medium pot. Add lentils and cook until tender, approximately 30 minutes.
• Drain and set aside.
• Meanwhile, in a skillet that has been spritzed with oil or cooking spray, add onion and sauté lightly over medium heat until start to soften and brown.
• Add garlic, chili powder and oregano and sauté for an additional minute or two.
• Add tomato sauce, tomato paste, red wine vinegar, Worcestershire sauce and barbecue sauce.
• Stir to combine and then add lentils.
• Mix thoroughly and season to taste.
• Scoop mixture onto toasted buns and garnish with pickles
• see recipe source:  .recipe by Mama Peas