Slow-Cooker Lentil Sloppy Joes – Lentils.org

Ingredients

• 3 Tbsp (45 mL) canola oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 carrot, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 Tbsp (30 mL) chili powder
• 1 tsp (5 mL) ground cumin
• 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) green lentils
• 1 (28 oz/796 mL) can crushed tomatoes
• 1/4 cup (60 mL) ketchup
• 2 tsp (10 mL) maple syrup
• 2 tsp (10 mL) Dijon mustard
• 2 tsp (10 mL) tamari or soy sauce
• to taste, salt and pepper
• grated cheddar cheese (optional)