Alper Sarikaya — Lentil Sloppy Joes

Ingredients

• 4 C, plus 1 tbsp water
• 1 C lentils , dried
• 1 tbsp paprika
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp parsley , dried
• 8 oz mushrooms , button, chopped
• 1 onion , diced
• 1 bell peppers , diced
• 1 carrots , diced
• 4 oz tomato paste
• 1 tbsp tamari
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tbsp maple syrup
• 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
• bread , whole wheat buns or multigrain pita