Greener Sloppy Joes
1 1/4 c. French Lentils,picked over and rinsed
1 Tbsp. Olive Oil
1 Lg. Onion, diced
2 Green Bell Peppers, diced
2 tsp. Cumin
1 tsp. Smoked Paprika
2 Tbsp. Brown Sugar
2 C. Marinara Sauce (or favorite tomato sauce) Recipe below - make ahead
1/3 c. Water
Salt
6 Whole Wheat Hamburger Buns
Directions
1-Use a medium stock pot - add lentils with enough water to cover by 2-3 inches. Cover and bring to boil. Simmer partially covered for 20-25 minutes until tender.  Drain.
2-In Skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and saute 5-7 minutes. Add peppers and saute 5 minutes longer.
3-Add cumin, paprika and brown sugar. Cook 1 minute. Add sauce and water.  Add salt to taste. Bring to boil then reduce and simmer 5-10 minutes.
4-Add lentils to sloppy joe mix.  Season and cook 5 minutes longer.
5-Scoop onto buns and eat!
300 calories
Marinara Sauce
1 Tbsp. olive oil
1 large onion, quartered
1 clove garlic
1 large carrot, peeled and quartered
1 stalk celery
1 28oz. can crushed tomatoes
salt
bay leaf
Directions
1-In stock pot heat oil.
2-In food processor combine vegetables until chopped
3-Add vegetables to pot and saute 5-7 minutes until soft
4-Add tomatoes and season with salt. Bring to boil then simmer, partially covered for about 30 minutes. Remove bay leaf and serve.