Slow Cooker Vegan Sloppy Joes with Lentils

Description

Hearty lentil Sloppy Joes in the slow cooker! Delicious plant-based twist on an all-time dinner favorite! Packed with so much flavor, you will forget how nutritious they are!

Ingredients

  • 2 cups water, or more as needed
  • 1 ½ cups uncooked green lentils
  • 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 1 (15 ounce) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
  • 2 medium carrots, diced
  • 1 medium bell pepper, diced
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 ½ tablespoons chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons vegan Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 teaspoons rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
  • 1 teaspoon liquid smoke flavoring
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 6 large hamburger buns, split

Prep Time: 15 mins

Cook Time: 4 hrs

Total Time: 4 hrs 15 mins

Servings: 6

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