Slow Cooker Lentil Sloppy Joes - Skinny Healthy Food

Prep Time: 5 mins

Cook Time: 3 hours

Servings 6

1 cup finely chopped carrots

1 cup finely chopped mushrooms

1 cup finely chopped onions

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 1/2 cups brown lentils

1/2 cup quinoa

1 (8oz) can tomato sauce

1/2 cup organic ketchup (I used agave sweetened)

2 tablespoons maple syrup

2 tablespoons hot sauce

2 tablespoons mustard

1 tablespoon chili powder

1 teaspoon paprika

Pinch of salt & pepper

3 – 4 cups vegetable broth

Add everything into the slow cooker, starting with 3 cups of broth. Stir to combine, cover and set to high. Cook on high for 2 – 3 hours (or low for 4 – 6). Check and add more liquid as needed.
Serve warm with a bun, biscuit or in a spaghetti squash!