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Crock Pot Sloppy Joes made with Lentils

A healthy sloppy joe recipe slow-cooked to yummy perfection, your family will love it.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time4 hours
Total Time4 hours 5 minutes
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Budget-Friendly, Kid-Friendly, Slow Cooker, Vegetarian
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 349kcal
Author: Guest Contributor

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups water
  • 2 cups green lentils or brown
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 green bell pepper and or 2 jalapenos chopped
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons mustard powder
  • 2 tablespoons molasses
  • 4 tablespoons sucanat
  • 3 teaspoons salt
  • 3 teaspoons homemade vegetable broth powder
  • 14 1/2 ounces diced tomatoes can
  • 6 ounces tomato paste can
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

Instructions

  • Place the first 5 ingredients in a crockpot and cook on high for about 3 hours or until lentils are done.
  • Cook for at least one more hour, may uncover crockpot while cooking the last hour to help thicken more. Spoon onto whole-grain buns or bread.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwich | Calories: 349kcal | Carbohydrates: 67g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 2g | Sodium: 573mg | Fiber: 24g | Sugar: 21g |
SmartPoints (Freestyle): 3
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SmartPoints (Freestyle): 3
SmartPoints (Freestyle): 3