Vegan Dollhouse - Vegan Sloppy Joes (stovetop & instant pot)

Ingredients

• 1-2 tablespoons olive oil (if you avoid oil, replace this with water or veggie broth)
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 1 cup finely chopped carrot
• 1 cup finely chopped celery
• 1 cup dry lentils, rinsed (I used green lentils)
• 4 cups water (3 ½ for instant pot)
• 1 (15 oz) can tomato sauce
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ tablespoon chili powder
• ½ teaspoon pepper
• ½ teaspoon paprika (optional)
• ½ teaspoon cumin (optional)
• 2 tablespoons molasses