Irene Pastore Fitness

INGREDIENTS

• 2 cups cooked lentils drained
• 1- 28 ounce can crushed tomatoes
• 1 small onion diced
• 1 green bell pepper diced
• 1 carrot diced
• 1 garlic cloved diced
• 1 tablespoon ground chile powder
• 1 teaspoon ground paprika
• 1/2 – 1 teaspoon salt as preferred
• 3 tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon mustard
• Oil for sautee

INSTRUCTIONS

• Saute onion, pepper, carrot, and garlic over medium heat.
• When soft, add the chile powder, paprika and salt.
• Stir mixture until spices are dissolved (about 3-4 minutes).
• Add lentils and remaining ingredients to mixture. Combine well.
• Allow mixture to simmer over low to medium heat for 20-30 minutes.
• Serve on hamburger bun, or over slices of artisan bread.