Vegan Lentil Sloppy Joe Sandwich — vegan eating

Ingredients

• 1 cup lentils
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 1 bell pepper, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 1/2 cups tomato sauce
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 4 whole-grain buns