Lentil Sloppy Joes

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 onion
• 4 celery ribs
• 4 garlic cloves
• 1/2 teaspoon oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup tomato ketchup
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 2 cups brown lentils, cooked
• hot pepper sauce

Directions

1. 1

   Heat oil in frying pan, add chopped onion and celery. Cook about 5 minutes.

2. 2

   Add garlic, oregano,salt and pepper. Cook about 1 minute.

3. 3

   Stir in ketchup, water, balsamic vinegar, brown sugar and mustard. Transfer to slow cooker. Add lentils and stir well.

4. 4

   Cover and cook on low for 6 hours, or on high for 3 hours, until hot and bubbling. Add hot pepper to taste.

5. 5

   Ladle over hot toasted buns.