Lentil Sloppy Joes From: Vegetarian Slow Cooker Cookbook

1 Tablsp oil          1 onion, finely chopped           4 ribs of celery, diced

4 cloves of garlic, minced                 1/2 teasp dried oregano

1/2 teasp salt           fresh black pepper       1/2 cup catsup

1/4 cup water       1 Tablsp balsamic vinegar       1 Tablsp brn sugar

1 Tablsp dijon mustard      

2 cups cooked brown OR green lentils - drained & rinsed

hot pepper sauce                toasted hamburger buns

Saute onion and celery until softened, about 5 mins.  Add garlic,

oregano, salt and pepper and cook for another minute.  Stir in catsup,

water, balsamic vinegar, brn sugar and mustard.  Transfer to slow

cooker.  Add lentils and stir well.  Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or

on high for 3 hours.  Season with salt and pepper, hot sauce and

serve over buns.