Split Pea Sloppy Joes - Alberta Pulse Growers

Ingredients

• 1 cup (250 mL) dry yellow split peas, rinsed well
• 4 cups (1 L) vegetable or beef stock
• 1 cup (250 mL) finely diced green bell pepper
• 1 cup (250 mL) finely diced yellow onion
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 cups (500 mL) finely diced white mushrooms
• 2 cups (500 mL) tomato sauce
• 1/4 cup (60 mL) apple cider vinegar
• 3 Tbsp (45 mL) brown sugar
• 1 1/2 tsp (7 mL) smoked paprika
• 1 tsp (5 mL) garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp (1 mL) onion powder
• pinch chili flakes, optional
• 1 1/2 tsp (7 mL) cornstarch
• 1 1/2 tsp (7 mL) Dijon mustard
• salt & pepper, to taste
• 8 hamburger buns