Notes

• Can use beef stock
• Serve over King's Hawaiian rolls

Ingredients

• 3 1/2 cups water or low-sodium vegetable stock
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 ½ cups dried brown lentils
• 1 15-ounce can diced fire roasted tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon vegetarian Worcestershire sauce
• salt to taste

Directions

1. Place 1 cup of the water or stock in a large pot.
2. Add the onions and bell pepper and cook, stirring occasionally until onions soften slightly, about 5 minutes.
3. Add the chili powder and mix in well. Add the remaining liquid, lentils, tomatoes, and the rest of the seasonings. Mix well, bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and cook over low heat for one hour, stirring occasionally.
4. Serve on whole-wheat buns, or fresh baked bread, with the trimmings of your choice.