Slow Cooker BBQ Chickpea Sloppy Joes

• Produce

  • 2 (15-ounce cans Chickpeas
  • 3 medium cloves Garlic
  • 1 Onion, diced (about 1 cup, small
  • 1/2 cup Red lentils
  • 1 Red onion

• Condiments

  • 1 Dill pickles or sweet pickles
  • 1/2 tsp Mustard, dry
  • 1 (15-ounce can Tomato sauce
  • 3 tbsp Vegan worcestershire sauce

• Baking & Spices

  • 1/4 tsp Black pepper + more, freshly ground
  • 1/4 cup Brown sugar, dark
  • 1 tsp Kosher salt + more
  • 1/4 tsp Pepper flakes, red

• Oils & Vinegars

  • 1/4 cup Apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tsp Olive oil

• Bread & Baked Goods

  • 4 Hamburger buns

• Liquids

  • 1/2 cup Water

• Other

  • 3-quart or larger slow cooker

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Description

Ingredients

• 2 (15-ounce) cans chickpeas, drained
• 1/2 cup uncooked red lentils, rinsed
• 1 small onion, diced (about 1 cup)
• 3 medium cloves garlic, diced (about 1 tablespoon)
• 1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1/4 cup dark brown sugar
• 3 tablespoons vegan Worcestershire sauce (can use regular Worcestershire if not vegetarian or vegan)
• 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
• 1/4 teaspoon red crushed pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt + more to taste
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper + more to taste
• 4 hamburger buns*
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• Sliced red onion
• Dill pickles or sweet pickles
• 3-quart or larger slow cooker

Directions

• Add all ingredients to the slow cooker. Cook on low for 8 hours or on high 5-6 hours, until the lentils are cooked through and the mixture thickens. Open the slow cooker and, using a potato masher, mash about 1/3 of the filling. Give it a good stir, replace the lid, and let it cook for another 30 minutes or so until thickened. Meanwhile, toast the buns. Brush insides with olive oil and place cut-side-up under the broiler in your oven. Broil 30 – 60 seconds until golden. Place buns on plate and spoon filling over the top. Add toppings if desired. Serve. Leftover filling keeps well in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.