Sloppy Joes

Ingredients

1/2 cup uncooked puy lentils (or green lentils will work just as well)

1 tsp extra virgin olive oil

1/2 medium white onion, diced small

1/2 red pepper, diced small

5-6 cremini mushrooms, thinly sliced (optional)

1 clove garlic, minced

1.5 tbsp chili powder

1 tsp oregano

1/2 tsp sea salt

1/2 can chopped tomatoes

1/8 cup tomato paste

1.5 tbsp maple syrup

1/2 tbsp dijon mustard (or any yellow mustard)

Method

1. Bring the lentils to boiling point and then simmer for 20-30 minutes until soft. Rinse and drain.
2. In a soupy pot, heat up the oil and sauté the onion, pepper and mushrooms for about 7 minutes, until soft.
3. Add garlic and cook for another minute.
4. Chuck in the lentils, chili powder, oregano, and salt. Stir for a minute. Add chopped tomatoes and paste. Cook for 10 minutes.
5. Slop in the maple syrup and mustard. Leave for the flavours to infuse on the lowest heat setting for 5-10 minutes. 
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