Lentil Recipe to try

Sloppy Lentils

1 tablespoon olive oil or coconut oil
1 medium-size onion, diced
1 small red or green bell pepper, seeded and diced
1-2 tablespoons chili powder
1-1/2 cups dried brown or green lentils, picked over and rinsed
One 14.5-ounce can crushed tomatoes
3 cups water
2 tablespoons tamari or other soy sauce
1 tablespoon prepared mustard
1 tablespoon light brown sugar or a natural sweetener
1 teaspoon salt
Freshly ground black pepper


1. Heat the oil in a medium-size skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and bell pepper, cover, and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the chili powder, stirring to coat.

2. Transfer the onion mixture to a 3-1/2 to 4 quart slow cooker. Add the lentils, tomatoes, water, tamari, mustard, brown sugar, salt and pepper to taste and stir to combine. Cover and cook on Low for 8 hours (or high for 4 hours).

3. Serve on lightly toasted burger buns or over rice or pasta.