Sloppy Joes.

I am sorry the picture did not turn out.

 This is a Sloppy Joe recipe that was brought to our Alumni Potluck.  I brought a Sloppy Joe recipe also. In case you are looking for mine I  posted a few weeks ago as Verna's Sloppy Joes.
This recipe is very good and is made with lentils. Mine was with  crimini  (baby portabellas) mushrooms I want to make sure you get the recipe you want.

Karen this is just for you!

Serves 4-6
Ingredients:

• 1 cup uncooked lentils
• 4 cups water
• 1T. olive oil
• 1 medium sized yellow onion-diced
• 1 green bell pepper-seeded and diced
• 2 clove garlic-minced 
• 3 T chili powder
• 2 tsp.dried oregano 
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1 8 oz. can tomato sauce
• 1/4 cup tomato paste
• 2-3 T. maple syrup
• 1 T. prepared yellow mustard

Directions:

1. Cook lentils in water. Bring to boil, lower heat and simmer for about 20 minutes. Drain and set aside.
2. Saute onions and peppers in oil for about 7 minutes until soft. Add garlic and saute for about 1 more minute.
3. Stir in cooked lentils, chili powder, oregano and salt.
4. Add tomato sauce and paste.
5.  Cook for about 10 minutes.
6. Add maple syrup and mustard.and heat through.
7. Turn off heat and let sit for about 30 minutes to blend flavors.

From the Veganomicon, The Ultimate Vegan Cookbook, page 98-99

I am not sure who brought this recipe, but is was greatly enjoyed!