Lentil Sloppy Joe

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Ingredients:

• 1 green bell pepper (finely chopped)

• 1 small onion

• 3 cloves of garlic (minced)

• 1 cup of water

• 1 cup brown lentils (rinsed)

• 1 cup crushed tomatoes

• 1/4 cup ketchup

• 2 tablespoons maple syrup

• 1 teaspoon yellow mustard

• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

• 8 whole grain hamburger buns

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Directions:

1. Heat multi-functional pressure cooker / Instant Pot to sauté. Lightly spray bottom of insert with Olive or avocado oil (use tablespoon of broth if avoiding or reducing oils - add more as needed). Sauté garlic, onion, and bell pepper until tender.

2. Add lentils and water. Close and lock lid with vent closed. Set to high pressure for 8 minutes.

3. Vent when complete.

4. Add remaining ingredients (no buns!). Stir.

5. Serve on buns & enjoy!

Servings: 8 Calories: 250 Carbohydrates: 50g Protein: 10g Fat: 3g Fiber: 10g Sodium: 400mg

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