Categories: Hot Sandwich, Main Dish, Slow Cooker, Vegetarian

Ingredients

• 1 cup dried lentils, sorted and rinsed
• 2 cups water
• 1 1/2 cups chopped celery
• 1 1/2 cups chopped carrots
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 3/4 cup ketchup
• 2 tablespoons packed dark brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
• salt and pepper
• 5 pita breads, cut in half to form pockets (6-inch diameter)
• lettuce leaf

Directions

1. Add lentils and water to a saucepan; bring to a boil; lower heat, cover, and simmer 10 minutes.

2. Add celery, carrots, onion, ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, and lentils w/ water into a 4-quart slow-cooker.

3. Cover and cook on LOW for 8-10-12 hours or until vegetables are tender.

4. Just before serving, add vinegar and salt/pepper to taste.

5. Fill pita pocket with a lettuce leaf and 1/2 cup lentil mixture.

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