Vegan Sloppy Joes

Scaled for 4 portions · 9 steps

2 cupwater1 cupgreen or red lentils, well rinsed ((red lentils for quicker/more tender result or green lentils for more bite/texture))2 tbspolive, grape seed, or avocado oil1/2medium white or yellow onion, minced ((plus more for serving))2 clovegarlic, minced ((2 cloves yield ~1 Tbsp))1/2medium red or green bell pepper, diced—Sea salt and black pepper ((to taste))1(15-ounce) can tomato sauce*1–2 tbspcoconut sugar ((plus more to taste // or sub brown sugar))1–2 tbspvegan-friendly Worcestershire sauce*1–2 tspchili powder ((plus more to taste))1 tspground cumin ((plus more to taste))1 pinchsmoked or regular paprika ((optional))—Gluten-free or whole-wheat hamburger buns*

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