Vegan Slow Cooked Sloppy Joes (Crockpot Recipe)

Worcestershire sauce

🥗Healthier: coconut aminos

💰Cheaper: soy sauce

Coconut aminos is lower in sodium and gluten-free.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: maple syrup

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Maple syrup adds flavor while maintaining sweetness.

hamburger buns

🥗Healthier: whole grain buns

💰Cheaper: white bread

Whole grain buns provide more fiber.

Add lentils, chopped onion, green bell pepper, minced garlic, tomato sauce, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, mustard, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper to the crockpot.

Stir to combine all ingredients well.

Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until lentils are tender and flavors meld.

Serve the lentil mixture on hamburger buns.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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