INGREDIENTS

1 cup uncooked green lentils

4 cups water

1 medium yellow onion, diced

1 medium green bell pepper, chopped small

2 garlic cloves, minced

3 tablespoons chili powder

2 teaspoons smoked paprika

(1) 15-ounce can tomato sauce

2 tablespoons ketchup (or tomato paste)

3 tablespoons yellow mustard

3 tablespoons pure maple syrup

1 teaspoons salt, or to taste

Burger buns for serving

DIRECTIONS

First, cook the lentils: In a medium pot with a lid, add the lentils and water. Bring to a boil, then lower heat and simmer for 18-20 minutes or until tender. Drain excess liquid and set aside.

Sauté the onion, green bell pepper and garlic for a few minutes.
Now add the chili powder and smoked paprika, and stir to coat the vegetables for about 1 minute.
Next, add the tomato sauce, ketchup, mustard and maple syrup. Stir until well incorporated. Add in the cooked lentils and stir them in.

Serve on burger buns with red onion slices or pickled red onions if desired and enjoy!