Ingredients for Bbq Veggie Joes
- 1 cup dried brown or green lentils
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup celery, chopped
- 1 cup carrots, chopped
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Pita pockets, for serving
- Lettuce leaf, for serving
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How to Make Bbq Veggie Joes
- Rinse 1 cup of brown or green lentils under cold water.
- In a medium saucepan, combine the lentils with 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes.
- While lentils simmer, chop 1 cup of celery, 1 cup of carrots, and 1 medium onion.
- In a 4-quart slow cooker, combine the cooked lentils and their water with the chopped celery, carrots, onion, 1/2 cup ketchup, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce.
- Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours, or until vegetables are very tender. Stir occasionally.
- In the last 30 minutes of cooking, stir in 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar and season generously with salt and pepper to taste.
- To serve, fill each pita pocket with a lettuce leaf and 1/2 cup of the lentil mixture.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
17 g
Sugar
39g
Fat
0g
Carbs
13g
