Servings: 4 to 6

½ yellow onion, diced finely ½ yellow onion, diced finely
½ green bell pepper, seeded and finely diced ½ green bell pepper, seeded and finely diced
3 cloves garlic, minced 3 cloves garlic, minced
2½ cups cooked lentils (or package steamed lentils, 1 lb. 1.6 oz) 2½ cups cooked lentils (or package steamed lentils, 1 lb. 1.6 oz)
½ cup water (or more if desired) ½ cup water (or more if desired)
1 tbsp tomato paste 1 tbsp tomato paste
⅔ cup ketchup ⅔ cup ketchup
1 tsp prepared mustard 1 tsp prepared mustard
¾ tsp worcestershire sauce (vegan) ¾ tsp worcestershire sauce (vegan)
¾ tsp chili powder (optional) ¾ tsp chili powder (optional)
¼ tsp red pepper flakes (or more if desired) ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (or more if desired)
¼ tsp black pepper ¼ tsp black pepper
dash of hot sauce dash of hot sauce
½ tsp salt (optional) ½ tsp salt (optional)
4-6 whole grain rolls/ buns (or lettuce leaves) 4 to 6 whole grain rolls/ buns (or lettuce leaves)
Optional topping: avocado, jalapeño, or shredded cabbage Optional topping: avocado, jalapeño, or shredded cabbage

Place a medium saucepan over medium heat. Once hot, add onions and pepper stirring for 5 to 7 minutes, adding 1 tablespoon of water at a time as needed to keep from sticking. Then add the minced garlic and cook one more minute. Stir in the cooked lentils, tomato paste, ketchup, mustard, worcestershire sauce, chili powder, red pepper flakes, black pepper and hot sauce, Stir the mixture together water to the desired thickness taste, adjust seasonings as needed and add salt if desired. Return the pan to the stove, reduce heat and simmer gently for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Divide the filling between the buns (or lettuce) and serve hot.

Nutrition Facts Servings: 6 servings, Amount per serving, Calories 262, Total Fat 2.4g, Saturated Fat 0g,  Nutrition Facts Servings: 6 servings, Amount per serving, Calories 262, Total Fat 2.4g, Saturated Fat 0g,
Cholesterol 0mg, Sodium 971 mg, Total Carbohydrate 49.8g, Dietary Fiber 11.1g, Total Sugars 11.9g  Cholesterol 0mg, Sodium 971 mg, Total Carbohydrate 49.8g, Dietary Fiber 11.1g, Total Sugars 11.9g
Protein 13.9g, Vitamin D 0mcg, Calcium 24mg, Iron 3mg, Potassium 374mg  Protein 13.9g, Vitamin D 0mcg, Calcium 24mg, Iron 3mg, Potassium 374mg