lentil sloppy joes // superfood slaw

Lentil Sloppy Joes
6 servings | 392 calories | 5g fat/65g carbs/12g protein

(this includes whole wheat hamburger buns and the slaw)

1 cup red split lentils (any lentils work but red split cook faster)
3 cups water
1 large sweet onion
1 carrot, finely chopped
1 bell pepper, chopped
1 tbsp chili powder
1 15oz can diced tomatoes
¼ cup ketchup
2 tbsps maple syrup
1 8oz can tomato paste
1 tbsp dry mustard

1tsp cayenne pepper (omit if you don't want it spicy)
2 tbsps apple cider vinegar
6 buns

Optional toppings

6 Brussels sprouts, thinly sliced 

1 cup broccoli, julienned

1 cup kale, stems removed, chopped

2 tbsp poppyseed dressing 

Directions:
Combine lentils and water in a medium or large pot. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes until soft.

While the lentils cook, chop and combine Brussels sprouts, broccoli, kale and poppyseed dressing. Set aside.
In a large saucepan, coat with a very tiny amount of coconut or avocado oil. Add the onion, carrot and bell pepper and cook until translucent and soft. Transfer to pot with lentils. Stir in the chili powder and chopped tomatoes.
In a separate bowl, mix together the ketchup, maple syrup, tomato paste, cayenne, dry mustard, and apple cider vinegar.
Add to the lentil mixture and simmer until hot and thickened, about 10 minutes.
Serve on hamburger buns, topped with slaw. You'll probably need a fork and knife!