Crockpot Saucy Lentils

Recipe Description:

An easy, frugal, filling dinner with plenty for leftovers the next day. It’s adapted from a recipe a friend gave me for “Meatless Sloppy Joes,” but my family didn’t like it because it didn’t taste like “real” Sloppy Joes. So I tweaked it and presented it as “Saucy Lentils,” and now it’s a family favorite.

Prep Time: 20 Minutes

Cook Time: 6 Hours

Servings: 8-10

Difficulty: Easy

Recipe Ingredients:

1 lb. brown lentils (approximately 2 cups)

2 T. whey, apple cider vinegar, or lemon juice

Warm water to cover lentils

3 cups water

1 small onion, chopped

2 cloves of garlic, minced

4 cups of diced tomatoes

6 oz of tomato paste

1/4 cup molasses

3 T. apple cider vinegar

2 T. chili powder

2 tsp. of mustard powder

1 tsp. paprika

salt and pepper to taste (I usually start with 2 tsp. salt and 1/2 tsp. pepper and then adjust as needed.)

Recipe Instructions:

Soak lentils in warm water with 2 T. whey, apple cider vinegar, or lemon juice for 8 hours or over night. Drain and rinse.

Place 3 cups of water, lentils, onion, garlic, tomatoes, tomato paste, molasses, apple cider vinegar and spices in slow cooker and stir to combine.

Cook on high for 4-6 hours on high until lentils are tender and most of the liquid is absorbed. If the lentils are cooked and the mixture is still too runny for your preference, you can add more tomato paste or take the lid off and let it cook until it reaches the desired consistency.

Serve over mashed potatoes, rice or biscuits, topped with melted cheese.

Author: MamaBritt

I am a mama of four ravenous boys who seeks to feed my family nourishing food without breaking the bank or losing my sanity. View all posts by MamaBritt

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