BBQ Lentil Sloppy Joes - High Protein Vegan Summer Meal

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1 yellow onion, diced
• 1 medium carrot, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup dry brown lentils
• 2 1/2 cups water
• 1 6-ounce can tomato paste
• 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons blackstrap molasses
• 2 tablespoons applesauce
• 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder
• 1 teaspoon mustard
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• Dash of ground cayenne
• 4 whole wheat hamburger buns
• Red cabbage
• Red onion
• Lettuce
• Avocado
• Mustard
• Ketchup