- Heat :
2 Teaspoons Coconut Oil;
in a large saucepan over medium heat.
- Add :
1 Small Onion, Chopped;
and cook until softened and just beginning to brown, 5 to 7 minutes.
- Add :
1 Cup Brown or Green Lentils, Rinsed and Picked Over;
2 Cups Vegetable Broth;
bring to a boil, then partially cover and reduce heat to low.
- Simmer for 20 minutes, or until the lentils are tender enough to eat, but
still firm enough to hold their shape ( not mushy ).
- Stir in :
1 Can ( 15 Ounce ) Tomato Sauce;
1 Tablespoon Sugar;
1 Tablespoon Molasses;
1 Tablespoon Apple Cider Vinegar;
1 Tablespoon Tamari or Soy Sauce;
1 Tablespoon Tomato Paste;
1 Teaspoon Garlic Powder;
1 Teaspoon Mustard Powder;
Pinch of Cayenne Pepper ( Optional );
Salt, to Taste;
Black Pepper, to Taste;.
- Increase the heat to medium and bring to a boil.
- Continue to cook the lentils until the sauce has thickened, 10 to 15 minutes
more, stirring frequently.
- Serve the lentils on :
4 - 6 Hamburger Rolls ( Optional );.